AXIAL SWAGE ALIGNMENT TOOL

摘要

An axial swage alignment tool (11) having a bridge member (27) for axially a nd rotationally aligning a metal tube (21) and a fitting (31) is disclosed. The bridge member that is temporarily bonded to the exterior surfaces of the met al tube and the fitting. The bridge member eliminates the need to place any material between the metal tube and the fitting either prior to or after the swaging process.