Apparatus and method for reshaping tubes
US6655182B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D1/08
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a method of reshaping a tube, an apparatus is used which has a roller nip for rotating the tube, and a shaping roller assembly for altering the cross-section of the tube, for instance from round to oval.
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