Assemblies and methods for processing workpieces in ram-driven presses

摘要

Assemblies and methods for processing a workpiece in a ram-driven press employ an active tool contained by a housing that is interchangeable with a passive forming tool assembly in a mounting assembly of the press. The active tool includes a microprocessor and a functional head coupled to the microprocessor. Some assemblies including the active tool include a switch for activating the functional head; the switch may be mounted to the housing such that, when the housing is mounted in the mounting assembly of the press, the switch is triggered by movement of the housing in response to the ram stroke of the press.

主权项

1. A tool assembly for a ram-driven press, the assembly comprising:
an active tool comprising:
a microprocessor; anda functional head coupled to the microprocessor, the functional head comprising a printer cartridge; and a housing containing the active tool, the housing making the tool assembly interchangeable, in a mounting assembly of the press, with a tool assembly including a passive forming tool, the housing, when mounted in the mounting assembly, moving in response to a ram stroke of the press; wherein the functional head is oriented in the housing so as to perform an operation on a workpiece supported in the press.