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Method of manufacturing rectangular tube having stepped portion

US9757789B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2014
Grant dateSep 12, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB21K21/12
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a rectangular tube having a stepped portion includes: forming V-shaped grooves on a rectangular tube at surfaces of an end thereof in a direction parallel to a longitudinal direction thereof; and pressing each of the surfaces having the V-shaped grooves formed thereon from outside to inside, whereby the end of the rectangular tube is radially reduced.

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