Molding apparatus, method for replacing components of molding apparatus, and replacement unit for molding apparatus

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PATENT NO 9855593
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15383850

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A molding apparatus for molding a metal pipe includes: a gas supply unit which supplies gas into a heated metal pipe material, thereby expanding the metal pipe material; a mold which molds the metal pipe by bringing the expanded metal pipe material into contact therewith; and a drive unit which generates a driving force for moving the mold, in which a replacement unit is replaceably provided with respect to a main body unit having at least the drive unit, and the replacement unit is configured of at least the gas supply unit and the mold.

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SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTDJAPAN

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ishizuka, Masayuki Ehime, JP 64 197
Komatsu, Takashi Tochigi, JP 76 486
Saika, Masayuki Ehime, JP 27 65
Ueno, Norieda Kanagawa, JP 36 68

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