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Apparatus for forming a steel workpiece

US10166588B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2015
Grant dateJan 1, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 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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