Die holder verification
AssigneeContiTech Deutschland GmbH
InventorsRick Pannen, Arne Wichmann, Chad Lee, Cameron Banga
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Abstract
A die verification system may include a die holder of a crimp machine, the die holder configured to receive die identification. The system may include a user interface, a data interface. The system may include a controller having one or more processors configured to: receive the die identification from the die holder, reference a crimp database with the die identification, fitting information and hose information; and verify that the die identification is suitable for a crimp process.
Claims15
A die verification system comprising:
- a die holder of a crimp machine, the die holder configured to receive die identification;
- a user interface;
- a data interface;
- a controller having one or more processors configured to:
- receive the die identification from the die holder;
- reference a crimp database with the die identification, fitting information and hose information;
- and
- verify that the die identification is suitable for a crimp process.
A method of operating a die verification system, the method comprising:
- select crimp specifications including hose information and fitting information;
- entering die change mode by the crimper;
- inserting die set having die identification into verification die holder;
- activating the die verification system;
- receiving the identification from the die set;
- and
- verifying the die set based on the received identification.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.