A crimping tool is provided. The crimping tool includes a stationary jaw and a movable jaw. The movable jaw is arranged adjacent the stationary jaw, the movable jaw being movable from an open position to a closed position A linkage is operably coupled to the movable jaw on one end, the linkage rotatable about an axle. A first input member is operably coupled to the linkage to rotate the linkage about the axle, the first input member rotating about a first axis. A second input member is operably coupled to the linkage to rotate the linkage about the axle, the second input member rotating about a second axis, the second axis being substantially perpendicular to the first axis.

A method of manufacturing a perforated sheet which has at least one hole. The method includes introducing at least two spaced boreholes into a sheet, the at least two spaced boreholes being formed so that they each pass through a thickness of the sheet, introducing a continuous cut between the at least two spaced boreholes in the sheet, and bending open a section of the sheet which is adjacent to the continuous cut so as to form a hole.

A method for processing fracture surfaces of a ductile metal component by processing fracture surfaces (51a and 52a) of fracture components (51 and 52) into which the ductile metal component (50) is divided by fracturing the ductile metal component (50) in a fracture direction includes: a holding step of holding the fracture components in a state in which the fracture surfaces of the fracture components are separated from each other; a vibration step of imparting predetermined vibration to at least either one of the fracture components being held in the holding step in a direction intersecting the fracture direction; a pressing step of pressing the fracture surfaces of the fracture components against each other by a specified pressing force in a state in which the vibration is imparted by the vibration step; and a separation step of separating the fracture surfaces of the fracture components from each other after the pressing step in the state in which the vibration is imparted by the vibration step.

A punching device for punching a workpiece includes a punching part and a broaching part. The punching part has a punching cutting edge that limits a punching cutting area, the punching part being intended to pierce the workpiece. The broaching part is intended to tear the workpiece later than the punching part, and includes at least a broaching tooth with a cutting edge that limits a cutting area which is greater than the punching cutting area.

A punching device for punching a workpiece includes a punching part and a broaching part. The punching part has a punching cutting edge that limits a punching cutting area, the punching part being intended to pierce the workpiece. The broaching part is intended to tear the workpiece later than the punching part, and includes at least a broaching tooth with a cutting edge that limits a cutting area which is greater than the punching cutting area.

Methods for forming a hole in a coated component are provided. The method may include forming a sacrificial layer over a ceramic barrier coating of a substrate, drilling a hole into the coated component such that any spatter formed during drilling deposits onto the sacrificial layer, and removing the sacrificial layer along with the spatter deposited thereon. The sacrificial layer may include a rare earth oxide (e.g., rare earth oxide particles). Intermediate ceramic matrix composite (CMC) component are also provided. The intermediate CMC may include a CMC body, an environmental barrier coating on the bond coating, and a sacrificial layer on the environmental barrier coating, with the sacrificial layer including particles of a rare earth oxide dispersed in a polymeric matrix.

Methods for forming a hole in a coated component are provided. The method may include forming a sacrificial layer over a ceramic barrier coating of a substrate, drilling a hole into the coated component such that any spatter formed during drilling deposits onto the sacrificial layer, and removing the sacrificial layer along with the spatter deposited thereon. The sacrificial layer may include a rare earth oxide (e.g., rare earth oxide particles). Intermediate ceramic matrix composite (CMC) component are also provided. The intermediate CMC may include a CMC body, an environmental barrier coating on the bond coating, and a sacrificial layer on the environmental barrier coating, with the sacrificial layer including particles of a rare earth oxide dispersed in a polymeric matrix.

One aspect is forming a medical lead for implantation. The method includes forming a plurality of non-ground electrodes, at least one non-ground electrode having a plurality of segments. Overmold portions are formed for the at least one of the plurality of non-ground electrodes, including keys and tabs. One of a plurality of conductors is attached to one segment of the at least one non-ground electrode using the keys and tabs. The non-ground electrodes and plurality of conductors are assembled into electrode assembly and the overmold portions are reflowed. The reflowed electrode assembly is then ground to form the medical lead.

A method for manufacturing a decorative article (2) including the following steps of: making a blank by injection moulding a material comprising a metallic material, machining and/or polishing the blank to form a product, and forming the product to print a raised or recessed relief pattern (3) on part of the surface of the product, the product with the pattern (3) forming the decorative article. Also, a decorative article, notably an external timepiece part made of a sintered material having on part of its surface a raised or recessed relief pattern (3) made by a forming process. Preferably, the sintered material is a grade 5 titanium alloy (Ti6V4Al) or a stainless steel.

Methods involving adding a removable fixating material to a partially manufactured workpiece to stabilize a plurality of partially formed objects therein for subsequent manufacturing. In one example, a workpiece of interconnected structures is manufactured comprising precursors to the discrete objects as a function of a workpiece computer model. Manufacturing the workpiece further includes forming valleys between adjacent partially formed objects so that interconnecting portions remain to interconnect the partially formed objects. Further, the methods include removing the interconnecting portions so as to liberate the plurality of objects from one another. In some embodiments, a temporary frame is formed from the workpiece along with the plurality of objects during manufacturing.