Tool assembly and method for manufacturing an automotive body panel
US9981305B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D28/10
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for manufacturing a body panel, the method includes drawing a metal sheet into a body panel, trimming a first and second portion of the body panel to form a first and second opening and a cross member. The cross member extends between the first and second openings. The method further includes trimming a portion of the cross member to form a first and a second retention tab and forming a flange in the edge of the first opening, the edge of the second opening and the first and second retention tabs. The method further includes trimming the first and second retention tabs at the edge of the first and second opening.
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