High stiffness and high access forming tool for incremental sheet forming
US10144048B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D31/005
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An tool for the incremental forming of material sheeting is disclosed. The tool comprises a forming tip, a shank, and an interface adapter positioned between the forming tip and the shank. The forming tip has a diameter and the shank has a diameter. The diameter of the forming tip is greater than the diameter of the shank. The forming tip may be of a variety of configurations. The forming tip may be donut-shaped. The donut-shaped tip may have a recessed area formed therein. The recessed area may be frustoconically shaped. As an alternative to the forming tip being donut-shaped, the forming tip may be made up of at least two forming spheres. An adapter is provided to which the spheres may be attached either directly or by arms. The diameters of the spheres may be the same or may be different diameters.
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