Method and apparatus for forming flared tube ends

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8815139
APP PUB NO 20100084039A1
SERIAL NO

12578386

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A method for forming a flare in the end of a flexible tube comprises heating the end of the flexible tube to a near-melted state, inserting the end of the flexible tube into a flare-forming die with a flare forming portion, and pressing a mandrel into the end of the flexible tube, thereby pressure forming a flare in the end of the flexible tube.

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FIT-LINE INC2901 TECH CENTER DRIVE SANTA ANA CA 92705

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Crist, Paul E Woodland, US 2 18
Hayes,, Jr Frank F Costa Mesa, US 13 35

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