Apparatus for forming a steel workpiece
US10166588B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB30B15/34
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided is an apparatus for forming steel workpieces using electroplasticity. The apparatus includes a power supply (40) for supplying electricity to the workpiece (W) through electrodes (30) disposed in a mold (20) of a press (10) during a deformation stroke of the press (10), a control unit (50) for controlling the power supply (40) and a plurality of sensors (60, 70, 80 and 90).
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