Method and apparatus for reducing force needed to form a...

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2009-04-08

2011-10-11

Jones, David (Department: 3725)

Metal deforming

By shot-blasting

C072S075000, C072S115000, C072S429000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08033151

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus comprising a platform, a stylus, and an ultrasonic energy generation system. The platform may be capable of holding a sheet of material. The stylus may be capable of impinging the sheet of material to incrementally form a shape for a part. The ultrasonic energy generation system may be capable of sending ultrasonic energy into at least a portion of the sheet of material in a location on the sheet of material where the stylus impinges the sheet of material.

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