.~.~ Including a mandrel inserted within a hollow workpiece
DEFINITION
Classification: 72/283
Including a mandrel inserted within a hollow workpiece:
(under subclass 278) Subject matter including an internal die (male die, punch, push-rod, etc.) which is positioned inside a generally-tubular workpiece, at least a portion of said internal die entering a portion of the orifice or passageway, so that said internal die determines at least some internal dimension of the tubular workpiece.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
253.1+, and 343+, for a combination including die and mandrel units in the extruding and in the residual closed die operations, respectively.