Lightweight former and former assembly
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Jul 8, 2003
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Mar 13, 2003
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Sep 8, 2001
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Sep 8, 2001
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A former whose wing component incorporates periodic openings, a tube component (that may, or may not, incorporate periodic openings) and a base component (that is shaped to conform substantially to the former's tube geometry) is described. Such a former, may be significantly less heavy than prior art formers (for a given size package) while simultaneously providing improved performance and durability. A former assembly that includes the former, a cross-bar, a top-plate and spacers is also described. Each of the cross-bar, top-plate and spacers may use aluminum and/or incorporate hollowed pockets to further reduce the assemblies weight.
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