Die tool thermal control and tooling optimization apparatus and method
US5941117A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D51/383
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A die tool monitor and analysis system identifies tooling changes and maintains tooling in an optimal position, thus maintaining the quality of the manufactured product within a desired tolerance band. A die tool force monitor and analysis system identifies changes in the operational conditions within a press. These identified changes are indicative of tooling changes and in conjunction with a thermal control system, facilitate the thermally induced expansion and contraction of a tooling support structure. The expansion and contraction of the supporting structure displaces the tooling member relative to its counterpart tooling member.
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