Inventors:
James A. Kellum - Seaford VA
Robert Lehman - Newport News VA
James Parish - Newport News VA
Assignee:
Siemens Automotive L.P. - Auburn Hills MI
International Classification:
B21D 5300
Abstract:
A method of making an electrically-operated fluid valve for improving the metal-to-metal sealing of the valve needle to the valve seat, particularly of the rounded tip end of the needle to a frusto-conical depression in the seat. The method comprises applying a controlled axial compressive load to the seated needle to cause the annular zone of sealing contact between the needle and the seat to be coined.