| 摘要 |
<p>A system for shaping a blank (20) of stock material into a shaped product includes a base guide (12), a forming tool (16) and a mandrel (14). The blank (20) is placed between the mandrel and the forming tool and the mandrel is then moved toward the base guide. As the forming tool engages the base guide, the forming tool closes around the mandrel, causing the blank to bend and conform to the interior of the forming tool and the exterior of the mandrel. The shape of the base guide is chosen to correspond with the forming tool, while the shape of the forming tool and mandrel are chosen to correspond with the desired shape of the final product.</p> |
