Method of forming hemming tool
US9443040B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F30/15
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of forming a hemming tool includes providing a computer generated model of a panel including a flange in an unhemmed position and of a hemming tool including a hemming surface. Hemming the flange with the hemming tool is virtually simulated in the computer generated model. At least one non-conformity is identified along the flange in the computer generated model after virtually simulating hemming. The computer generated model is then modified to a modified computer generated model by adjusting the flange to change the at least one defect. Hemming the flange in the unhemmed position with the hemming tool is then virtually simulated in the modified computer generated model in the modified computer generated model.
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