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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 21, 2011
Filed:
Feb. 22, 2007
David Mayfield, South Bend, IN (US);
Joseph Harry Krenz, Warsaw, IN (US);
Krishnathejan Akumalla, Mishawaka, IN (US);
David Mayfield, South Bend, IN (US);
Joseph Harry Krenz, Warsaw, IN (US);
Krishnathejan Akumalla, Mishawaka, IN (US);
Hess Industries, Inc., Niles, MI (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to a spinning apparatus for forming a workpiece when the workpiece is arranged in a substantially vertical orientation. The spinning apparatus includes at least one tool capable of altering the shape of the workpiece while spinning. The apparatus also includes a clamp configured to hold the workpiece as the tool works the workpiece. The spinning apparatus includes a spinning arrangement allowing for the vertical arrangement of the workpiece while the tool is working on the workpiece.