Hot forming metal die with improved cooling system
US9616482B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC21D2211/008
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hot metal forming apparatus having a pair of dies which are movable between an open and closed position relative to each other. The dies have facing metal forming surfaces corresponding to the shape of the desired stamped part. At least one elongated heat pipe is mounted within at least one die for transferring heat away from the stamped part thus quenching the stamped part.
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