Inventors:
Howard Allen - Stockton CA
Assignee:
Carando Machine Works - Stockton CA
International Classification:
B21D 508
Abstract:
A roll-type machine for forming a cylindrical metal body from an initially flat sheet of metal; such cylindrical body being for use in the manufacture of tanks for air, gas, or water. The machine includes a forming roll which is mounted and controlled in a manner to automatically retract from its normal, fixed working position immediately prior to completion of formation of the cylindrical metal body whereby to prevent otherwise attendant out-of-round deformation of said body.