Modular tooling system and method

Details Modular tooling system and method Modular tooling system and method

2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Tolan, Edward (Department: 3725)

Metal deforming

Tool and/or tool holder

Having unitary tool-face

C072S446000, C072S455000, C072S466900

Reexamination Certificate

active

07980112

ABSTRACT:
A die having various features such as spring pockets and mounting provisions for a lifter bar that can be utilized to make a variety of dies. The dies may include pockets or other mounting features that provide for mounting replaceable plates that can be machined for mounting of die forming and cutting steels and other die components. The die shoe may include an array of pockets or blind holes for mounting nitrogen springs or the like for operation of forming steels and the like. One or more openings may be drilled in the replaceable plates above the pockets selected to receive nitrogen springs, with the remaining unused pockets being covered by the replaceable plate. The replaceable plate and pre-formed spring pockets thereby permit the die to be readily adapted for a particular die. The replaceable plates may be removed, and a replacement plate may be installed as needed for a new die.

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