Supporting a contoured sheet of material during machining operations
US11529717B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23B2270/62
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A machining support configured to reduce spring back of a sheet following a machining operation on the sheet is presented. The machining support comprises a porous material with a plurality of surfaces including a support surface having a contour configured to contact and support the sheet; sealing material covering each of the plurality of surfaces except the support surface; and a vacuum port configured to provide a vacuum to the porous material.
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