Patent ID: 6112627
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: B23B,Y10T

Abstract:
A tube squaring machine comprisinga housing having a most forward end,a rotatable shaft extending from said most forward end of said housing, said shaft having an axis and an end,feed means for selectively axially extending and retracting said rotatable shaft from said end,means for retaining a tool on said end of said rotatable shaft,a first retainer having a first retainer body having a first end, a second end, a first inner diameter and a first outer diameter,first attachment means on said first end of said first retainer body for removably attaching said first retainer to said most forward end of said housing,first grasping means on said second end of said first retainer body, said first grasping means for grasping a cylindrical work piece having a first range of diameters,a second retainer having a second retainer body having a first end, a second end, a second inner diameter and a second outer diameter,second attachment means on said first end of said second retainer body for removably attaching said second retainer to said most forward end of said housing,second grasping means on said second retainer body, said second grasping means for grasping a cylindrical work piece having a second range of diameters, andsaid first outer diameter being larger than said second outer diameter and said first inner diameter being larger than said second inner diameter.