Methods and apparatus for controlling flare in roll-forming processes
US7591161B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2026 |
Classification
- 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 system includes a component position detector configured to detect a component. The example system also includes a comparator configured to compare a flare tolerance value and a flare measurement value of the component and a storage interface configured to retrieve a roller position value from a memory based on the comparison. In addition, the example system includes a flange roller adjuster communicatively coupled to the storage interface and the component position detector and configured to obtain the roller position value from the storage interface and change a position of a roller based on the roller position value to condition the component.
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