Powdered metal process tooling and method of assembly
AssigneeGKN Sinter Metals, LLC
InventorsMichael A. Dunkle, Jude D. Schlimm
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Abstract
A tool for use in a powder metal process is disclosed. The tool includes an upper tool and a lower tool. The upper and lower tools may include multiple members for each tool. The lower tool having a predetermined cross sectional profile that continuously expands outward from or near a center point of the lower tool. The lower tool is also secured within a press for the powder metal process via a fastening mechanism.
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A method for assembling a two-piece punch into a tool for a powder metal process, said method including the steps of:
- inserting a first lower punch into a second lower punch;
- arranging an end of said first lower punch in a clamping mechanism;
- securing said first lower punch within said clamping mechanism;
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- securing said clamping mechanism to the tool.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.