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Method of making machine-engraved seamless tube
Assignee: STANDEX ENGRAVING LLC
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Filing: 1992-11-16
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Granted: 1994-07-12
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Expires: 2012-11-16
Abstract
Abstract A method of making a perforated tubular member by supporting a thin stainless tube (10) on a mandrel; machine engraving funnel-shaped holes ( 12 ) through the tube ( 10 ) and removing the machine-engraved tube from the mandrel. An alternate embodiment applies an intermediate layer (22) of aluminum to a core roll (20); applies a plurality of metallic layers (24) to the intermediate layer (22); machine engraves funnel-shaped holes (12) through the metallic layers (24); etches away the intermediate layers (22) and removes the machine-engraved tube. A third embodiment applies a separating-chemical layer (32) to a core roll (30); electro plates a plurality of metallic layers (34); machine engraves funnel-shaped holes (12); into the metallic layers ( 34 ); releases the resulting tube from the separating layer (32); and removes the resulting tube from the core roll.
Inventors
- 👤 Willi Fenske
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:10
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26F; B26F1/00; B26F1/0015; B26F1/0053; B23; B23P; B23P15/00; C; C25; C25D; C25D1/00; C25D1/08; B21; B21B; B21B23/00; B21B2023/005; B21H; B21H7/00; B21H7/14; B21H8/00; B21H8/005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/496
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A method of making a perforated tubular member having a relatively thin tubular wall of metal which is perforated by an array of radial, inwardly-tapered apertures, said method comprising the steps of: Supporting a metallic tube on a mandrel; machine engraving funnel-shaped holes through said metallic tube, said machine engraving comprising repeated knurling steps, each said knurling step followed by an etching step to remove metal from selected locations on the knurled metal tube to form said funnel-shaped holes therein; and, removing the thusly-machine-engraved tube from said mandrel whereby accurately-dimensioned, funnel-shaped holes are formed in the tubular member without requiring separating agents, multiple-layer deposition, slitting, recurving, or rewelding.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
108 words
A method of making a perforated tubular member having a relatively thin tubular wall of metal which is perforated by an array of radial, inwardly-tapered apertures, said method comprising the steps of: Supporting a metallic tube on a mandrel; machine engraving funnel-shaped holes through said metallic tube, said machine engraving comprising repeated knurling steps, each said knurling step followed by an etching step to remove metal from selected locations on the knurled metal tube to form said funnel-shaped holes therein; and, removing the thusly-machine-engraved tube from said mandrel whereby accurately-dimensioned, funnel-shaped holes are formed in the tubular member without requiring separating agents, multiple-layer deposition, slitting, recurving, or rewelding.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said metallic tube is comprised essentially of stainless steel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said supporting step includes the placement of said metallic tube upon an expandable mandrel.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
132 words
A method of making a perforated tubular member having a relatively thin tubular wall of metal which is perforated by an array of radial, inwardly-tapered apertures, said method comprising the steps of: Applying an intermediate layer of etchable material onto a core roll; Applying at least one metallic layer to said intermediate layer to form a metallic tube thereon; machine engraving funnel-shaped holes into said metallic tube, said machine engraving comprising repeated knurling steps, each said knurling step followed by an etching step to remove metal from selected locations on the knurled metal tube to form said funnel-shaped holes therein; etching away said intermediate layer; and, removing the thusly-machine-engraved tube from said core roll whereby accurately-dimensioned, funnel-shaped holes are formed in the tubular member without requiring separating agents, slitting, recurving, or rewelding.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
132 words
A method of making a perforated tubular member having a relatively thin tubular wall of metal which is perforated by an array of radial, inwardly-tapered apertures, said method comprising the steps of: Applying an intermediate layer of etchable material onto a core roll; Applying at least one metallic layer to said intermediate layer to form a metallic tube thereon; machine engraving funnel-shaped holes into said metallic tube, said machine engraving comprising repeated knurling steps, each said knurling step followed by an etching step to remove metal from selected locations on the knurled metal tube to form said funnel-shaped holes therein; etching away said intermediate layer; and, removing the thusly-machine-engraved tube from said core roll whereby accurately-dimensioned, funnel-shaped holes are formed in the tubular member without requiring separating agents, slitting, recurving, or rewelding.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said core roll is comprised of steel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said intermediate layer is sprayed onto said core roll.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said intermediate layer is comprised of aluminum.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 7 wherein said intermediate layer of aluminum is sprayed over said core roll.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said at least one metallic layer is comprised of a metal selected from the group consisting of nickel, copper, silver, and alloys thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said at least one metallic layer includes a plurality of layers of metal selected from the group consisting of nickel, copper, silver, and alloys thereof, said plurality of layers being applied to a thickness of about 0. 0635 cm.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said at least one metallic layer is electroplated onto said intermediate layer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said at least one metallic layer is flame sprayed onto said intermediate layer.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said intermediate layer is comprised of aluminum and wherein muriatic acid is used to etch away said aluminum.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
143 words
A method of making a perforated tubular member having a relatively thin tubular wall of metal which is perforated by an array of radial, inwardly-tapered apertures, said method comprising the steps of: applying a separating layer of an electroplating separating chemical to a core roll; Applying at least one metallic layer over said separating layer; machine engraving funnel-shaped holes into said at least one metallic layer, said machine engraving comprising repeated knurling steps, each said knurling step followed by an etching step to remove metal from selected locations on the knurled metal tube to form said funnel-shaped holes therein; Applying sufficient force to said machine-engraved metallic tube to release said machine-engraved metallic tube from said separating layer; and, removing the thusly-machine-engraved metallic tube from said mandrel whereby accurately-dimensioned, funnel-shaped holes are formed in the metallic tubular member without requiring slitting, recurving, or rewelding.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
143 words
A method of making a perforated tubular member having a relatively thin tubular wall of metal which is perforated by an array of radial, inwardly-tapered apertures, said method comprising the steps of: applying a separating layer of an electroplating separating chemical to a core roll; Applying at least one metallic layer over said separating layer; machine engraving funnel-shaped holes into said at least one metallic layer, said machine engraving comprising repeated knurling steps, each said knurling step followed by an etching step to remove metal from selected locations on the knurled metal tube to form said funnel-shaped holes therein; Applying sufficient force to said machine-engraved metallic tube to release said machine-engraved metallic tube from said separating layer; and, removing the thusly-machine-engraved metallic tube from said mandrel whereby accurately-dimensioned, funnel-shaped holes are formed in the metallic tubular member without requiring slitting, recurving, or rewelding.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 14 wherein said core roll is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of steel, carbon fiber and a composite.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 14 wherein said at least one metallic layer is comprised of a metal selected from the group consisting of nickel, copper, silver, and alloys thereof.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 14 wherein said at least one metallic layer includes a plurality of layers of metal selected from the group consisting of nickel, copper, silver, and alloys thereof, said plurality of layers being applied to a total thickness of about 0.0635 cm.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 14 wherein said separating chemical comprises a chemical selected from the group consisting of a dilute chromic acid solution, a nickel plating solution and a copper parting agent.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 18 wherein said core roll is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of steel, carbon fiber and a composite.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 19 wherein said at least one metallic layer is comprised of a metal selected from the group consisting of nickel, copper, silver, and alloys thereof.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 19 wherein said at least one metallic layer includes a plurality of layers of metal selected from the group consisting of nickel, copper, silver, and alloys thereof.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 21 wherein said plurality of layers are applied to a total thickness of about 0.0635 cm.
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