Metal plate bending apparatus and method
US9908163B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B11/26
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for bending a metal work piece, the apparatus including a press support frame and a bending anvil disposed on the press support frame. A clamp press can be mounted to the press support frame, the clamp press positioned to selectively clamp the work piece over the bending anvil when the work piece is positioned on the bending anvil. A bending press unit can be mounted to the press support frame, the bending press unit including a bending roller oriented to engage the work piece during a bending operation when the work piece is clamped over the bending anvil. The bending press unit is operable to move the bending roller with respect to the press support frame in a first direction and a second direction, the first direction being substantially perpendicular to the second direction. A method of bending a metal work piece with the bending apparatus.
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