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US 6,106,262 AGranted
Press simulation apparatus
AssigneeMetropolitan Computing Corporation
InventorsMichael Levin, Lev Tsygan, Semen Dukler
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AssigneeMetropolitan Computing Corporation
InventorsMichael Levin, Lev Tsygan, Semen Dukler
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An apparatus for reproducing compaction and ejection events in a plurality of press machines is disclosed. Each press machine has at least one die opening wherein a compound is placed to be compressed at least once between upper and lower punches sliding inside the said die whereupon the compressed compound is ejected from the die cavity. The apparatus and methods ensure that the plurality of compression and ejection events have the same exact speed, profile curvature, and pressure or force as on any pre-specified press machine by matching the timing and geometrical path of the punch movements as well as the depth of fill of the die. The linear speed of the punches is matched by a computer controlling the programmable motor of the die carrier. The path profiles of the punches are matched mechanically by means of interchangeable rollers and cams with the predefined geometry. The pressure or forces of the matching events are controlled and adjusted by means of the positioning of the lower punch in the die.
A linear press simulation apparatus having a lower compression wheel and an upper compression wheel, said lower compression wheel being constructed and arranged to be operatively engageable with a lower punch moans and said upper compression wheel being constructed and arranged to be operatively engageable with an upper punch means, said lower and upper punch means being arranged in opposed orientation to each other in a powder pressing cavity means, said cavity means arranged and constructed to be linearly driven between said upper and lower compression wheels to allow compression of powdered material provided wherein, said apparatus being characterized by providing replaceable lower and upper compression wheels so that the apparatus can be configured to match the exact geometry of other press machine having compression wheels of the same shape and dimensions.
A linear press simulation apparatus having a lower compression wheel and an upper compression wheel, said lower compression wheel being constructed and arranged to be operatively engageable wit a lower punch means and said upper compression wheel being constructed and arranged to be operatively engageable with an upper punch means, said lower and upper means being arranged in opposed orientation to each other in a powder pressing cavity means, said cavity means is arranged and constructed to be driven at a constant linear speed between said upper and lower compression wheels to allow compression of powdered material provided therein, said apparatus being characterized by providing replaceable lower and upper compression wheels so that the apparatus can be configured to match the exact geometry of other press machine having compression wheels of the same shape and dimensions.
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