Hydroforming machine and a method of hydroforming
US7313939B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49805
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hydroforming machine characterized by a die 2 having an opening on the upper surface and a fluid tank 2a filled with fluid, a holder 3 being able to hold a periphery part between the die 2 and itself, a punch 4 being movable in a direction into or out for the fluid tank 2a, and a pressure controller 5 controlling the fluid pressure in the fluid tank 2a according to the position of the punch 4.
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