Metal deforming – By use of non-deforming work-gripping clamp and relatively... – Clamp structure constitutes sole initial metal-deforming...
Patent
1999-01-22
2000-07-04
Crane, Daniel C.
Metal deforming
By use of non-deforming work-gripping clamp and relatively...
Clamp structure constitutes sole initial metal-deforming...
72461, B21D 1122
Patent
active
060821647
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for supporting and adjusting the position of a workpiece in relation to a machine are disclosed. The apparatus includes an edge guide against which an edge of the workpiece is placed; and a swinging support structure for (1) supporting the edge guide for swinging movement in a plane to adjust the edge guide's distance from the machine, and for (2) maintaining the edge guide in a generally parallel orientation relative to the machine as the edge guide is swung to and from the machine. The method includes placing the edge of the workpiece against the edge guide so that the workpiece is in the parallel orientation relative to the machine; and swinging the edge guide to adjust its distance from the machine so that the workpiece will be in a desired position relative to the machine when the workpiece's edge is against the edge guide.
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Crane Daniel C.
Smith, P.C. Brian D.
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