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Apparatus and method for reshaping tubes

US6655182B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 18, 2001
Grant dateDec 2, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 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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