AUTOMATISCHE VOUWMACHINE VOOR HET VORMEN VAN WERKSTUKKEN UIT METAALPLAAT.

摘要

An N.C. automatic folding machine provides programmed positioning of the workpiece, multiple folding, and removal of the workpiece upon completion of the folds. Movement of the workpiece is assisted by a cushion of air. Apparatus and a method of automatically folding and handling sheet material from point of storage to point of ejection of the folded object. A folding die and punch assembly includes a folding die that clamps the workpiece against a supporting surface and a pivotally mounted folding punch that bends the workpiece around the folding die. The folding die is retracted laterally of the supporting surface to strip the workpiece from the die.