Binary Inspirals in Nordstrom's Second Theory: Semi-Analytic Calculations

A one-piece push rod and method of making same is provided which includes the step of swaging ends of a hollow tube so that end portions have been reduced to 90%-50% of the starting stock. Preferably, the tube is characterized by a thicker middle portion which tapers down to the ends of reduced diameter. Spherical seats of constant wall thickness are formed by first machining a taper on the tips and then cold forming the tapered tips with a punch.