Methods and apparatus for controlling flare in roll-forming processes
CA 2497481 C · Owner: Smith, Gregory S. · Inventors: Smith, Gregory S.; Green, Jason E.
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Methods and apparatus for controlling flare in roll-forming processes are disclosed. An example flare control system determines a first location of a formed component associated with a roll-forming process and adjusts a roller to a first position in response to determining the first location of the formed component. Adjusting the roller to the first position causes the roller to contact a surface of the formed component. The example flare control system then moves the roller from the first position to a second position. The second position is associated with a second location of the formed component. The first position and the second position are associated with controlling the flare in the …
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- Filed February 17, 2005 and granted September 3, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended February 17, 2025.
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