Methods and apparatus for forming a workpiece

Details Methods and apparatus for forming a workpiece Methods and apparatus for forming a workpiece

2007-04-24

2007-04-24

Crane, Daniel C. (Department: 3725)

Metal deforming

By use of non-deforming work-gripping clamp and relatively...

Clamp structure constitutes sole initial metal-deforming...

C072S402000

Reexamination Certificate

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10831571

ABSTRACT:
A method of forming a workpiece using an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a first stage including a die fixture, a die actuator coupled to the die fixture, and a holding member configured to cooperate with the die fixture to hold the workpiece. The method includes holding the workpiece to the first stage die fixture using the first stage holding member, and conforming the workpiece to a first predetermined dimension using the first stage die fixture.

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