A method of modeling layout of rigid tubing comprises securing a first component of a lockable adjustment assembly to an end A of a first rigid tube via a first releasable coupling assembly. The method also comprises securing a second component of the lockable adjustment assembly to an end C of a second rigid tube via a second releasable coupling assembly. Further, the method comprises moving the first component and the second component, loosely coupled with each other, relative to each other with only three degrees of freedom to position the first rigid tube and the second rigid tube in a selected orientation with respect to each other. The method also comprises, with the first rigid tube and the second rigid tube in the selected orientation relative to each other, locking the lockable adjustment assembly so that the first component and the second component have zero degrees of freedom relative to each other.

A method of manufacturing a universal joint includes: temporarily assembling a bearing, which supports a shaft portion of a joint spider such that the shaft portion is rotatable, with respect to a through-hole and the shaft portion by press-fitting the bearing to a first position in the through-hole of a yoke; and clinching, after the bearing is temporarily assembled, a portion of the yoke around the through-hole, and pressing the bearing deeper into the through-hole with a clinched portion formed by the clinching to press-fit the bearing to a second position located deeper than the first position in the through-hole.

The present application relates to a method for producing at least one component for a hydraulic displacement unit, wherein the method is characterized by the steps: prefabrication of a blank component for the at least one component, wherein at least one defined surface region of the blank component is fabricated intentionally with oversize, surface-hardening of the blank component, and final forming of the component from the hardened blank component by removal of the excessive material at the at least one defined surface region fabricated with oversize.

Sucker rods include end fittings having an outer wedge portion proximate to an open end, an inner wedge portion proximate to a closed end, and an intermediate wedge portion between the outer and inner wedges. Each wedge includes a leading edge, a trailing edge, and an angle between the leading and trailing edges. The triangular configuration, length of the leading edge, the length of the trailing edge, and size of the angle in each wedge portion cause distribution of force, such that compressive forces distributed to the rod proximate the closed end exceed compressive forces distributed to the rod proximate the open end. An automated installation procedure installs the end fitting through the use of multiple chucks, positioned by servo motors along a fitting table.

A structural component, or parts thereof, for a machine system or vehicle, such as an aircraft, is provided. In some examples, the structural component includes at least one embedded passageway or line. In other examples, the passageway or line is formed integrally on the exterior surface of the structural component. In some of these examples, the structural component can benefit from additive manufacturing techniques or methodologies.

A method of manufacturing a universal joint includes: temporarily assembling a bearing, which supports a shaft portion of a joint spider such that the shaft portion is rotatable, with respect to a through-hole and the shaft portion by press-fitting the bearing to a first position in the through-hole of a yoke; and clinching, after the bearing is temporarily assembled, a portion of the yoke around the through-hole, and pressing the bearing deeper into the through-hole with a clinched portion formed by the clinching to press-fit the bearing to a second position located deeper than the first position in the through-hole.

Method for producing a ball stud with a joint ball and a shank, wherein the shank includes at least a neck region adjoining the joint ball and a fastening section opposite the joint ball, characterized by the steps: a) plastically shaping a semi-finished ball stud product; b) mechanically machining the semi-finished ball stud product; c) rolling the surface of the joint ball; d) thermochemically hardening the surface of the semi-finished ball stud product; e) removing the surface-hardened layer at least in the neck region and/or the fastening section; f) oxidizing the semi-finished ball stud product; g) polishing the joint ball.

Provided is a method for manufacturing a stainless steel ball stud for an automotive suspension system, which includes: a forging and molding step of forging and molding a cylindrical shaped stainless material blank with the same top and bottom diameters by using a progressive press machine to operate a number of mold dies simultaneously and to move a forged mold product of a preceding die to a succeeding die, to make a forged mold product; a male thread shaping step of shaping a male thread on the forged mold product; and a cutting and surface finishing/burnishing step of cutting the forged mold product by using one ball stud processing machine such that a head part is cut at exact dimensions, a neck part and a washer part are shaped and the surface finishing/burnishing work to the head part is performed to complete the stainless steel ball stud for an automotive suspension system.

In a state where a pair of protrusion portions of a ring portion is clamped by front end engagement portions of a pair of claw members (71) (72), the front end engagement portions of the pair of claw members are swung in a direction approaching each other about a pivotal supporting portion (80). A sliding body (77) slides with the contact of the front end engagement portion to the ring portion or to the protrusion portion thereof so as to follow a radial and circumferential displacement of the protrusion portion accompanying a diameter reduction of the ring portion.

A joint assembly and disassembly tool and method of using the tool to assemble and disassemble a joint assembly. The tool includes a first member having a first member aperture extending from a first side to a second side of the first part. Additionally, the tool includes a second member having a second member aperture extending from the first side to the second side of the second member. At least a portion of a retention member is connected to at least a portion of the first member of the tool. A first actuation mechanism is drivingly connected to a pressure plate which is received and/or retained within at least a portion of the first member aperture. Additionally, a second actuation mechanism is drivingly connected to a force application member which is selectively received within at least a portion of the second member aperture.