Inventors:
Reynald Sansoucy - Worcester MA
Assignee:
Presnet Corporation - Worcester MA
International Classification:
B21J 1300
Abstract:
A method of and apparatus for coining tapers at opposite end faces of a sleeve member in which upper and lower punches are displaced relative to upper and lower dies, respectively, before start of a coining operation, to engage the opposite end faces of the sleeve member. Thereafter, the upper die is advanced together with the upper punch to effect coining. The sleeve member is supported at both its opposite end faces during the entire coining operation.