Press action simulator for aerial cam set up
AssigneeAnchor Lamina, Inc.
InventorErich Fidziukiewicz
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
Adjustment of the tools (24) on the tool holder (10) in an Aerial Cam of a metal stamping press may be readily effected by opening the press to remove the upper die (14) from the stamping aera and then removing the tool holder (10) on the driver (18) for controlled reciprocation simulating normal operation of the press. The tools (24) may then be adjusted in relation to the workpiece without the interference of the press dies (14 and 20).
Claims8
The method facilitating adjustment of the tools on the tool holder in an aerial cam without the presence of the upper die obstructing access to the die work area comprising:
- removing the upper die from the die work area;
- removing the tool holder from the cam adapter on the upper shoe of the press and mounting the tool holder on the driver for sliding movement as in normal operation of the aerial die;
- shifting the tool holder toward and from a workpiece independent of the cam adapter to simulate the sliding action of the tool holder on the driver when the upper die closes and opens;
- during such simulated sliding action of the tool holder adjusting the tools on the tool holder in relation to the workpiece;
- and
- remounting the tool holder on the cam adapter on the upper die.
Apparatus for simulating the sliding action of the tool holder on the driver in an aerial cam when the dies are open thereby facilitating adjustment of the tools on the tool holder in relation to the workpiece, comprising:
- an installation bracket for securement to the tool holder;
- a key for attachment to the cam driver;
- an adjustment member for connecting the key to the installation bracket;
- and
- said adjustment member controllably shifting the tool holder toward and from a workpiece simulating the action when the cam adapter on the upper die slidably shifts the tool holder on the driver.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.