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Method of forming a cutting line partially through a multilayer plate structure

US9050732B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2009
Grant dateJun 9, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24612
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cutting line partially through a multilayer plate structure (1) comprising at least one rigid layer (6, 7) attached to a non-rigid layer (5) is formed by punching in one operation a cutting edge (15) through at least the rigid layer (6) the leaving at least one layer (7) of the multilayer plate structure (1) uncut. During the cutting operation, the rigid layer is gripped by lateral position retaining means (16) to prevent lateral movement of the rigid layer.

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