STEAM CUSHION FORMING

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20180318909A1
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15584506

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A method of forming a part from a blank includes positioning the blank within a forming die. Water is introduced between the blank and the forming die. The water is heated to form steam between the blank and the forming die. The blank is reshaped within the forming die to form the part while the steam is disposed between the blank and the forming die. The steam forms a cushion between the blank and the forming die to reduce friction therebetween. A lubricant is not applied to the blank prior to being positioned in the forming die. Therefore, the formed part does not require a washing step after being formed.

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GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCP O BOX 300 MAIL CODE 482-C24-A65 DETROIT MI 48265-3000

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Mishra, Raja K Shelby Township, US 16 61
Morales, Arianna T Royal Oak, US 34 196

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