Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Die tool thermal control and tooling optimization apparatus and method
- Patent Title (中): 模具热控制和模具优化设备及方法
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Application No.: US70709Application Date: 1998-04-30
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Publication No.: US5941117APublication Date: 1999-08-24
- Inventor: Gregory H. Butcher , Neil Zumberger , Shu An
- Applicant: Gregory H. Butcher , Neil Zumberger , Shu An
- Applicant Address: PA Pittsburgh
- Assignee: Aluminum Company of America
- Current Assignee: Aluminum Company of America
- Current Assignee Address: PA Pittsburgh
- Main IPC: B21D37/12
- IPC: B21D37/12 ; B21D37/16 ; B21D51/38
Abstract:
A die tool monitor and analysis system identifies tooling changes and maintains tooling in an optimal position, thus maintaining the quality of the manufactured product within a desired tolerance band. A die tool force monitor and analysis system identifies changes in the operational conditions within a press. These identified changes are indicative of tooling changes and in conjunction with a thermal control system, facilitate the thermally induced expansion and contraction of a tooling support structure. The expansion and contraction of the supporting structure displaces the tooling member relative to its counterpart tooling member.
Public/Granted literature
- USD393295S Inflatable kite Public/Granted day:1998-04-07
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