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Isothermal Forming System for Production of Sheet Metal Parts

Summary

The present invention relates to an apparatus for attachment to a conventional sheet metal forming press. The apparatus allows the sheet metal forming process to be preformed fully submerged in an oil. Methods for sheet metal forming in oil are also provided.

Supplementary Information

Inventor: Tang, Chak Yin | Lee, Tai Chiu | Chan, Luen Chow | Ng, Nga Yung
Priority Number: US8596106B2
IPC Current: B21D003716
US Class: 0723428 | 072056 | 0723421 | 0723425
Assignee Applicant: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Title: Isothermal forming system for production of sheet metal parts
Usefulness: Isothermal forming system for production of sheet metal parts
Summary: Submerged press apparatus for forming a sheet metal product in an oil submerged environment.
Novelty: Submerged press apparatus for forming sheet metal product in oil submerged environment, has oil tank containing heat transfer oil that is fully submerged in punch, die and blank/preform, and bottom unit provided with heaters

Industry

Chemical/Material

Sub Group

Metal Material

Others

TANG Chak Yin
LEE Tai Chiu
CHAN Luen Chow
NG Nga Yung (Ameroll Metal Products Co.)

Country/Region

USA

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