Notching tool, use and method

Abstract

A notching tool for notching a workpiece, the notching tool having a notching punch and a die having an inner surface. The notching punch includes first and second punch portions, the first punch portion has a punch plane intended to hit the workpiece in a notching operation. The second punch portion protrudes from the punch plane in a direction which is substantially perpendicular to the punch plane, and is intended to contact the inner surface of the die when the notching punch hits the workpiece. The disclosure further provides a use of this notching tool and a method of notching which involves the operation of such a notching tool.

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