| Revision as of 12:55, 30 November 2004 editDuk (talk | contribs)10,888 editsNo edit summary← Previous edit | Revision as of 01:54, 3 December 2004 edit undoDuk (talk | contribs)10,888 editsmNo edit summaryNext edit → | ||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| '''Swaging''' is a metal forming technique in which the metal is ] to its final shape. Swaging differs from forging in that the metal is ]. | '''Swaging''' is a metal forming technique in which the metal is ] to its final shape. Swaging differs from forging in that the metal is ]. | ||
| The most common use of swaging is to attach fittings to pipes or cables; the fitting loosely fits on the pipe and a mechanical or hydraulic tool compresses and deforms the fitting, creating a permanent joint. Pipe flaring machines are another example. | The most common use of swaging is to attach fittings to pipes or cables; the fitting loosely fits on the pipe and a mechanical or hydraulic tool compresses and deforms the fitting, creating a permanent joint. Pipe flaring machines are another example. | ||
Revision as of 01:54, 3 December 2004
Swaging is a metal forming technique in which the metal is plastically deformed to its final shape. Swaging differs from forging in that the metal is Cold worked.
The most common use of swaging is to attach fittings to pipes or cables; the fitting loosely fits on the pipe and a mechanical or hydraulic tool compresses and deforms the fitting, creating a permanent joint. Pipe flaring machines are another example.
In sawmill a swage is a tool for forming the kerf on large bandsaw teeth. A clamp attaches a mandrel and die to the tooth and the eccentric die is rotated, swaging the tip.