Patent ID: 8813534
Filing Date: 2014-08-26
Classification: B21D,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for removing a dent from the wall of a substantially circular hollow metal support structural support column, said method comprising the steps of: evaluating the dent; formulating a plan for removal of the dent; placement of a dent pushing tool against the dent, said dent pushing tool including: aligning said dent pushing tool substantially along an interior diameter of said substantially circular hollow metal structural support column so that said pusher plate is in contact with one end of said dent and said curved base is in contact with the wall interior wall of said substantially circular hollow metal structure across from said dent; actuating said ram assembly to cause force to be placed on the dent by said pusher plate; moving said dent pushing tool along the dent from one end to the other and repeating the forgoing procedure until the dent has been removed from the wall of the substantially circular hollow metal structure, wherein said step of evaluating the dent includes determining a direction of the dent, a size of the dent, a depth of the dent, and a type of damage to the wall where the dent is located.