摘要 |
<p>A punch and die set (1) is provided for use in a stamping press (10) having a punch assembly (100) and a die assembly (200) reciprocated by a driving mechanism (25, 30, 35, 37, 38). The punch an d die assemblies are aligned to a common center (50) and are structured to slidably engage one another for positive guidance of t he punch and die tools without the need for other guidance by shafts, bars or the like. One of the punch assembly and die assembly can be non-fixedly carried by the drive mechanism, allowing the guidance of the engaged punch and die assemblies to define the relative positions of the tools. This arrangement eliminates any stack-up of tolerances between the assemblies and substantially reduces misalignment during stamping, including any misalignment that may be introduced by the press driving mechanism.</p> |