Metal Forming Head, A Machine With Such A Head And A Metal Forming Method

摘要

A metal forming head (113) is disclosed which includes a die (124) with a stamping portion (130), and a die holder (126) with a hole (136) therethrough. At least part of the stamping portion (130) of the die (124) is receivable through the hole (136) of the die holder (126). A bottom surface (144) of the die holder (126) which faces away from the die (124) is being adapted to abut a major surface (38a) of a sheet of metal (36). The die (124) is movable relative to an abutment part (138) of the die holder (126) to form the sheet of metal (36).

主权项

1. A metal forming head comprising:
a die with a forming portion, and a die holder with a hole there-through and an abutment surface, wherein at least part of said forming portion of said die is receivable through said hole of said die holder, wherein said die holder is movable relative to a workpiece between a first position in which said abutment surface of said die holder abuts and applies a force on a major surface of said workpiece and a second position in which said abutment surface of said die holder is out of abutment with said major surface of said workpiece, and wherein, when said abutment surface of said die holder abuts said major surface of said workpiece, said die is movable relative to said abutment surface of said die holder to form said workpiece.