Connecting rod breaking and dividing device

摘要

A device for breaking and dividing an enlarged bearing portion of a connecting rod into a main body portion and a bearing cap portion includes a split mold which is insertable into an aperture in the enlarged bearing portion. A pressing mechanism includes pressure caps engaging dramatically opposite points on the outer surface of the enlarged bearing portion at locations where the beating portion is to be broken and divided when a wedge is forced into the split mold.