Undercut split die
US6318986A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S425/035
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to a device to compact parts with an undercut out of powder material having an upper die moveable relative a lower die, at least one upper punch associated with the upper die for relative movement therebetween, at least two lower punches associated with the lower die for relative movement therebetween, the lower punches defining a lower cavity with the lower die for filling with the powder material when the dies are in an open position, the upper die contacting the lower die in a closed position for movement of one of the lower punches towards the upper die so as to transfer the powder material towards the upper die and then to compact the powder material between the upper and lower punches with said dies in the closed position so as to produce the part; the dies moveable to an eject position for ejection of the compacted part.
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