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US 2007/0175264 A1Published application
Punching machine with spring-supported work support
AssigneeTRUMPF Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH + Co. KG
InventorPeter Bytow
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Abstract
A punching machine is provided with a tool holder for a punching tool and a die having a cutting edge which can be passed by the punching tool in a machining stroke direction and a return stroke direction. The machine includes at least one work support, supported by at least one spring element. The work support is arranged in the region of the die, and the spring force of the spring element is adjustable.
Claims21
A punching machine comprising:
- a tool holder for a punching tool;
- a die having a cutting edge which can be passed by the punching tool in a machining stroke direction and a return stroke direction,
- at least one work support supported by at least one spring element, the at least one work support being arranged in the vicinity of the die,
- wherein the spring force of the spring element supporting the work support is adjustable.
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A method for supporting a workpiece in the region of a tool holder of a punching machine, the method comprising:
- supporting at least one work support by at least one spring element, and
- adjusting the spring force of the spring element supporting the work support.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.