(19)
(11) EP 1 121 210 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
08.08.2001 Bulletin 2001/32

(21) Application number: 98946103.3

(22) Date of filing: 18.09.1998
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7B21D 26/14, B21D 26/12
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9819/455
(87) International publication number:
WO 0016/927 (30.03.2000 Gazette 2000/13)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE ES FR GB IT

(71) Applicant: Alotech Ltd. LLC
Cleveland, OH 44122 (US)

(72) Inventor:
  • Grassi, John R.
    Shaker Heights, OH 44120 (US)

(74) Representative: Brookes Batchellor 
102-108 Clerkenwell Road
London EC1M 5SA
London EC1M 5SA (GB)

   


(54) APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING WHEELS BY ELECTROMAGNETIC HIGH ENERGY CAPACITY FORMING