Press for external high-pressure forming

US6481256B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Muller Weingarten AG · DE

Inventors

• Joachim Beyer · Ravensburg, DE
• Ulrich Hermann · Graz, AT

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 13, 2000
• Grant date: Nov 19, 2002
• Expiry date: Jun 13, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B21D24/08
• WIPO field: Machine tools
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A forming press for external high-pressure forming is proposed, in which the fluid box (10) is arranged stationarily. Working cylinders (6) are integrated in the ram (2) so as to achieve a compact design, and the sheetholding and closing force is applied by short-stroke cylinders (7).