Patent ID: 7993702
Filing Date: 2011-08-09
Classification: B05D,G03G

Abstract:
1. A process for forming a tubular article comprising: mounting a tube holder to a support stand via an automatic alignment device, comprising mounting the tube holder to a support stand via a first element supported by the support stand, a second element supported on the first element, and first and second support members on the tube holder for engaging the second element such that the holder is pivotably supported on the second element; placing a tubular metal sleeve in the tube holder; providing a coating material; and passing a bullet-shaped or spherical element through the metal sleeve such that the element runs along an inner circumferential surface of the metal sleeve, the automatic alignment device allowing the metal sleeve and the tube holder to level themselves such that the element is substantially aligned with the metal sleeve during movement of the element through the metal sleeve, the element spreading the coating material substantially evenly along the inner circumferential surface of the metal sleeve as the element passes through the metal sleeve.