Method and apparatus for bending sheet stock

Metal deforming – With use of optical or transparent means

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72 34, 72 7, 723792, 72389, 33758, 3644742, B21D 502, B21C 5100

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053775163

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for use in bending sheet stock to form a selected design is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a controller including a programmable system for calculating the positions and shapes of bends for bending the stock to the selected design and a sequence for making the bends, and a printer for printing instructions regarding the positions, shapes and sequence of the bends. The printer can print instructions directly on the stock or on a label for attachment to the stock. The instructions can be utilized by an operator or machine in bending the sheet stock. The invention improves the efficiency and accuracy of the process for bending sheet stock.

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