AUTOMATIC STAMPING PRESS ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD OF OPERATION

摘要

The specification discloses an automated stamping press arrangement in which die sets are carried in a first storage unit from which unit the die sets can be selectively inserted into and removed from the stamping press. A second storage and handling unit carrying supplies of strip stock is provided adjacent the press and selectively presents a coil of strip stock to serve as the raw material from which stamped parts are manufactured. The feeding of the strip stock is controlled in conformity with the amount required on each stroke of the press for the respective die set in the press, and the number of press cycles is controlled to provide for a desired number of workpieces from a respective die set. A control system is provided utilizing, for example, a punched card which programs the operation of the press with respect to die selection, stock selection, press adjustments and feeding of the stock.