Method and apparatus for incremental sheet forming
US9682418B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21J3/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for processing a sheet of material. The sheet of material may be secured relative to a tool in an incremental sheet metal forming machine. The sheet of material may be incrementally shaped into a shape of a part using a stylus. The stylus may comprise a rod having a first end and a second end, a substantially curved surface on the first end, and a texture on at least a portion of the substantially curved surface on the first end. The texture may be configured to channel a lubricant onto the first end.
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