Method and process, system, and apparatus for straightening of thin tubular shapes

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14598130

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A method, process, system, and apparatus for straightening of thin tubular shapes. A method of straightening of thin tubular shapes includes: supporting a tubular product between a plurality of first support members and a plurality of second support members of a bending apparatus; applying loads to the tubular product at respective locations along a length of the tubular product using a plurality of actuators of the bending apparatus; and using a recipe-based program to calculate the loads at the respective locations and control the plurality of actuators to apply the loads.

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NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO L P7909 PARKWOOD CIRCLE DRIVE HOUSTON TX 77036

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Badea, Gabriel M Tujunga, US 2 5
Hart, Gregory A Hayward, US 3 16
Morgan, Josiah Owasso, US 2 4

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