| 摘要 |
This invention relates to a material forming method and apparatus for use in forming a series of predetermined shaped configurations in a length of material. More particularly, this invention includes a series of material forming heads. Each of the material forming heads includes complementary material bending means for forming a predetermined shape in a length of material. The series of material forming heads are supported on the material forming apparatus in a position to receive a length of material to be formed. Control means is operatively associated with the material forming heads for effecting a material forming operation. The control means includes automatic means for stopping the forming operation after the material has been formed to a predetermined shape. The control means is selectively setable whereby the shape of the material can be adjusted to a desired set position. The series of material forming heads are supported on the material forming apparatus and operatively associated with each other whereby the heads are moveable relative to each other in response to the material being formed to a predetermined shaped configuration. The material bending means includes spaced material contacting and guide means detailed to prevent damage to the length of material during a forming operation.
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