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Method and apparatus for forming sheet metal

US7536892B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2006
Grant dateMay 26, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB21D31/005
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In order to provide a method and apparatus for forming a sheet metal, in which a three-dimensional product such as a prototype for commercialized press-forming can be formed in short time without limitations as to the shape and with high accuracy, preventing body wrinkles or reduction of the sheet thickness,

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