Interchangeable flexible die
US6766733B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB31F2201/0776
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible die is provided which incorporates a base die and a superimposed interchangeable cutting or embossing die. The base die is generally planar and is adapted to securely receiving the superimposed interchangeable die thereon. Protruding upwardly from the outer face of the base die is a raised cutting portion, a raised embossing portion, or both, which raised portion is adapted to cut, form, or emboss the outer periphery of a blank or substrate. The superimposed interchangeable die is generally planar, and includes a raised cutting or embossing portion protruding upwardly from the outer face thereof, which raised portion is adapted to cut, form or emboss a portion of the blank or substrate. At least a portion of the superimposed interchangeable die is adapted to be received onto at least a portion of the base die.
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