NASA NTRS · 19830000203
Expander for Thin-Wall Tubing
Abstract
Tool locally expands small-diameter tubes. Tube expander locally expands and deforms tube: Compressive lateral stress induced in elastomeric sleeve by squeezing axially between two metal tool parts. Adaptable to situations in which tube must have small bulge for mechanical support or flow control.
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Pessin, R.. 1983-10-01. Expander for Thin-Wall Tubing. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19830000203
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