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Plate workpiece processing with interchangeable tools

US8201432B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2009
Grant dateJun 19, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 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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