Patent ID: 6640595
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: B21D

Abstract:
An apparatus for three-dimensional forming of a beam, the apparatus comprising:(a) support means having a number of support members spaced about a longitudinal axis of the support means, each individual support member locally defines an opening for supporting a section of the beam and is provided as a separable tool having two corresponding halves; and (b) actuation means provided for each half of each tool so each half can move independently in relation to each other thereby defining the position of each opening whereby the positions of adjacent openings relative to one another defines the overall form of the beam, the actuation means includes at least one axially adjustable shaft and provides support frames for receiving the at least one axially adjustable shaft, the support frames define channels which extend longitudinally on at least two opposite side members of each support frame and the at least one axial adjustable shaft is movably mounted about the channels.