Apparatus For And Method Of Forming A Metal Strut

摘要

The aspects of the present disclosure provide an apparatus for forming a metal strut mount having a C-shape cross-section and a pair of flanges extending therefrom and a method of forming a metal strut mount utilizing a rolling machine.

主权项

1. A rolling machine for forming a metal strut mount for use on an assembly line, comprising:
a support for holding a metal sheet in place within the rolling machine; a pair of rolls affixed to the support; and a mandrel affixed to the support and adjacent to the pair of rollers, the mandrel having a generally circular shape for molding the metal sheet into a metal strut mount using the pair of rollers, wherein the metal sheet is fed into the rolling machine such that the support and pair of rolls engage one side of the metal sheet and such that the mandrel engages an opposite side of the metal sheet, and wherein the pair of rollers are configured to move to at least one predetermined position and press the metal sheet against the mandrel to form the metal strut mount.