Developer-Controlling Member, Manufacturing Method Thereof, Developing Machine Using the Developer-Controlling Member, Image Forming Apparatus or Printer Using the Developing Machine, and Jointed Plate

摘要

A developer-controlling member includes a first plate ( 36 ) and a second plate ( 35 ) attached to the first plate ( 36 ), the first and second plates ( 36, 35 ) being formed to extend in a longitudinal direction of a developing roller ( 30 ) including a magnet roller; a half blanking fitting projection ( 38 ) is formed on one of the first and second plates ( 36, 35 ), a fitting hole ( 49 ) fitting to the fitting projection ( 38 ) is formed in the other of the first and second plates ( 36, 35 ), and the first and second plates are fastened by caulking the fitting projection.