Patent ID: 7284406
Filing Date: 2007-10-23
Classification: B21D

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for both forming and coping a tube end and having a longitudinal axis comprising: a table having first surface; means for gripping a tube located at a first position on said table surface such that an end of the tube is positioned to be formed; a movable carriage assembly having a first tool assembly mounted thereto, said first tool assembly being positioned adjacent said tube end, said movable carriage assembly being rotatable about said longitudinal axis and to a predetermined plane relative to said axis; means for controlling said movable carriage assembly wherein said first tool assembly forms said tube end; means for enabling said first tool assembly to be removed from said movable carriage assembly; and a second tool assembly mounted to said movable carriage, said second tool assembly comprising cutter means, said controlling means moving said carriage into contact with said tube end whereby a cut is formed in said formed tube end.