Block-set form die assembly
US6053026A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D37/02
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A block-set form die assembly (14) for press or stretch forming a product (12), such as a sheet metal product, is provided. In one embodiment, the block-set form die assembly (14) comprises a pin box (18) having a number of pins (20) contained within a containment box (22). The pins (20) within the containment box (22) can extend longitudinally to form a surface contour (24). A set-block (26) engages the pins (20) to set the longitudinal extension of the pins (20) to form the surface contour (24).
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