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Tool arrangement with a protective non-woven protective layer

US8910503B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2012
Grant dateDec 16, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB21D22/00
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of an adaptive protective textile (3) in sheet metalforming, comprising non-woven material which is draped over the active surfaces of the sheet metalforming tool (2), wherein the surfaces of the sheet metal (4) are protected from contact with the surfaces of the tool (2) and the need for lubricant is eliminated.

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