Rotating mandrel permits the accurate cutting, forming, and sealing of plastic gores for assembly of an inflatable surface of revolution. The gores remain on the mandrel until the final seam is reached. Tolerances are tightly controlled by the mandrel configuration.


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    Title :

    Rotating mandrel speeds assembly of plastic inflatables


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    Publication date :

    1966-04-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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