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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 23, 2016
Filed:
Dec. 11, 2014
United Technologies Corporation, Farmington, CT (US);
Justin R. Hawkes, Marlborough, CT (US);
Andrzei E. Kuczek, Bristol, CT (US);
Raja Kountanya, Vernon, CT (US);
Daryl J. Michaud, Middletown, CT (US);
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION, Farmington, CT (US);
Abstract
A device and methods are provided for deep rolling. In one embodiment, a machine includes a deep rolling tool having a plurality of rolling elements, wherein each rolling element is mounted at the distal end of a fork arm, and wherein the rolling elements are configured to apply a compressive stress to articles received by the deep rolling tool. The machine may also include a positioning element coupled to the deep rolling tool, wherein the positioning element is configured to position the deep rolling tool and apply the deep rolling tool to an article.