Methods and apparatus for controlling flare in roll-forming processes
US7111481B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D5/08
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for controlling flare in roll-forming processes are disclosed. An example method of controlling flare involes moving a material through a roll-forming process and measuring the material to obtain a flare characteristic associated with a zone of the material. A position of a roller is then automatically varied to change the flare characteristic associated with a zone of the material as the material moves through the roll-forming process.
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