Patent ID: 6378184
Filing Date: 2002-04-30
Classification: B21C,B21D,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for forming an adjustable duct member for use in an air handling system comprising,at least one work station adapted to accommodate a tapered work piece, a die associated with said work station which is selectively positioned at a predetermined location relative to said work piece positioned in said work station, a cutting and forming assembly associated with said work station which cooperates with said die to selectively cut said work piece to form first and second members and to form a coupling bead in said first and second members which cooperate to reconnect said first and second members together at a predetermined position, wherein said work station includes an insertion channel having predetermined dimensions to accommodate at least a portion of said work piece, wherein a clamping assembly is associated with said insertion channel to securely hold said tapered work piece at said predetermined position during said cutting and forming operations, said clamping system comprising at least two movable clamping members positioned in an opposing manner about said insertion channel, and a control system for at least selective control of at least said clamping and said cutting and forming assemblies.