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Method and Apparatus for Sizing a Material

  • US 20110100173A1
  • Filed: 01/11/2011
  • Published: 05/05/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/23/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of using an apparatus including a first member defining a bore and a second member operable to move relative to the bore to sever a third member, comprising:

  • positioning the third member relative to at least one of said first member or said second member;

    engaging said third member with a cutting portion of at least one of the first member or the second member;

    moving at least one of the first member or the second member relative to the other of the first member or the second member; and

    forming an interference between the first member and the second member to engage the third member at a selected region.

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