End-profiling machine, method for end-profiling a thread, and fastening means

Abstract

End profiling machine (1), wherein the end profiling machine (1) is a thread rolling device, wherein the end profiling machine (1) comprises at least two end profiling tools (10, 12) and a sensor arrangement (20), wherein the sensor arrangement (20) comprises at least one sensor, wherein the end profiling machine (1) is an infeed or throughfeed profiling machine, in particular in a tool feed direction (L), wherein the end profiling tools (10, 12) are designed to end profile a thread pre-profile (32) of a blank (40), wherein at least the one sensor is designed such that it detects when the end profiling tools (10, 12) reach the thread outlet (30) of the thread pre-profile (32) of the blank (40) or approach it.

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