Patent ID: 6367684
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: B23K,B41C

Abstract:
A method for working the outer surface of a weld arranged between two circumferential ends of a support sleeve for printing or transfer forms, comprising the steps of:arranging a support sleeve having two circumferential ends and a substantially longitudinal weld arranged between the two circumferential ends on an abutment for supporting the support sleeve so that the abutment supports the support sleeve along the length of the longitudinal weld, the abutment having a contour adapted to a shape of an inner circumferential surface of the support sleeve at least in an area of the weld on the support sleeve, and the support sleeve being arranged for supporting at least one of printing forms and transfer forms for offset printing; and compacting and smoothing an outer surface of the weld on the support sleeve by rolling a roller over the outer surface of the weld along a longitudinal direction of the support sleeve relative to the abutment and the support sleeve while the inner circumferential surface of the support sleeve in the area of the longitudinal weld is directly supported by the abutment.