Press brake clamp incorporating tool-seating mechanism

Details Press brake clamp incorporating tool-seating mechanism Press brake clamp incorporating tool-seating mechanism

2005-07-11

2009-10-06

Jones, David B (Department: 3725)

Metal deforming

Tool and/or tool holder

Having unitary tool-face

C072S481100, C072S482930

Reexamination Certificate

active

07596983

ABSTRACT:
Press brake tool holders suitable for holding press brake tools for punching and/or otherwise deforming workpieces, such as sheet metal. Provided in some embodiments is a press brake tool holder. Some embodiments provide the tool holder in combination with a press brake tool. Methods of using press brake tool holders are also provided. In certain embodiments, the tool holder has a tool-seating mechanism adapted for moving a tool parallel to a pressing axis of the tool holder.

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