Method and process for forming a product

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9032772
APP PUB NO 20130298629A1
SERIAL NO

13936712

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A method of forming a product via induction heating and forming of the product includes providing an induction heating coil for induction heating of a component and providing a die forming shell for supporting the component and for defining the final shape of a formed product formed from the component. The die forming shell includes a metallic material. A support structure is provided for supporting the die forming shell during the induction heating of the component. The support structure includes a metallic material. The support structure includes insulating portions to limit or substantially preclude inducement of electrical current through the support structure during the induction heating process. The component is inductively heated along its length while the component is in the die forming shell. The component is at least one of (a) heated before the formed product is formed and (b) heated while the formed product is formed.

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TEMPER IP LLCROCKFORD MI

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Dykstra, William C Rockford, US 32 417

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