Plate workpiece processing with interchangeable tools
US8201432B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D37/14
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plate workpiece processing machine includes a workpiece support, a tool punch holder, a tool die holder, a tool drive, multiple tool punches, and multiple tool dies. Various tool punches and tool dies have tool heads of differing heights. The tool punch holder is positionable based on the tool head height of a tool punch secured to the tool punch holder and/or the tool die holder is positionable based on the tool head height of a tool die secured to the tool die holder.
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