Press arrangements with automatic tool exchange and method of tool exchange
US5992208A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D43/057
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A press arrangement has a sliding tables which carry molds and are provided in the press stations. Holding systems on the sliding tables or on the molds are used for receiving holders which are arranged on the intermediate station arranged between the press stations. The holders carry templates for the intermediate deposition of workpieces. In addition, the holders have receiving devices for receiving workpiece-specific parts of the transfer system, particularly suction frames. During the mold exchange, the intermediate depositing station is operated such that it receives the suction frames by way of the associated holders. Thereafter, the holders are deposited on the holding systems.
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