Method and apparatus for reducing force needed to form a shape from a sheet metal
US8033151B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D35/008
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus comprising a platform, a stylus, and an ultrasonic energy generation system. The platform may be capable of holding a sheet of material. The stylus may be capable of impinging the sheet of material to incrementally form a shape for a part. The ultrasonic energy generation system may be capable of sending ultrasonic energy into at least a portion of the sheet of material in a location on the sheet of material where the stylus impinges the sheet of material.
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