Powder metal forging and method and apparatus of manufacture
US8806912B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22F2999/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for forming a powder metal forging (B) includes a die set (A1D) for forming the powder metal forging (B) having a first die (A) complementary with a second die (D) in a longitudinal direction (ZC). The die set (A,D) has at least two features (10) of dimensions with a longitudinal component (10) and a lateral component (18), and at least the lateral component (18) varies along the longitudinal direction (ZC), at least one such feature (10) in each die (A,D). Each of the first die (A) and the second die (D) includes a castellated parting interface (12,13) dissecting the laterally varying internal longitudinal feature (10, 18) in the first die from the laterally varying feature (10, 18) in the second die (D). The castellation (12,13) in the dies (A,D) provides forged powder metal parts (B) with features of opposite drafts without trapping the part (B) in the dies (A,D).
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