Patent ID: 6439883
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: B21B,C21D,F27B,F27D,Y02P,Y10T

Abstract:
A threading and metal scale removing device comprising:a heating apparatus for heating a work-piece having an inlet through which the work-piece is threaded and an outlet through which the work-piece exits; a plurality of rollers operatively associated with the heating apparatus; at least one rotatable belt mounted on the plurality of rollers disposed to support and thread a front end portion of the work-piece through the heating apparatus until the work-piece can be fully supported by the plurality of rollers, and wherein, the fully supported work-piece is spaced from the belt and the belt is positioned to catch and remove metal scales that form and flake off the work-piece during heating; and a motor operatively connected to the plurality of rollers for driving the rollers thereby causing the belt to rotate through the heating apparatus.