Method and apparatus for forming deep-drawn articles
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Jan 14, 2003
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Oct 17, 2002
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Apr 11, 2001
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Apr 11, 2001
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The invention is directed to apparatus and a method of using the apparatus to deep draw a blank into a manufactured article. The apparatus includes a die having a cavity to receive the blank being drawn into the product, a clamp adapted to apply an adjustable force against the blank during the drawing operation, and a mandrel comprising a plurality of nested tool segments, the tool segments independently extendable to engage and draw different portions of the blank into the desired product within the cavity.
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