Abstract:
Punch holders and corresponding punch configurations configured to increase the ease and speed by which maintenance and/or modification of punches used with the holders can be performed. In some cases, the punch holder (70) can be configured with one or more upper (72) and lower (74) collars operatively situated on differing areas of the holder (70), with each collar adapted to perform a different action with regard to a punch (50) held by the holder (70). In some cases, when the upper collar (72) is rotated, a corresponding height adjustment of a punch (50) held by the holder (70) results. In some cases, when the lower collar (74) is rotated, a punch (50) held by the holder (70) is released.
Abstract:
Press brake tools suitable for punching and/or otherwise deforming workpieces, such as sheet metal. Provided in some embodiments are a press brake tool and a press brake tool holder, in combination. Methods of using press brake tools are also provided. In certain embodiments, the tool has a mechanism for locating and/or seating, such as a tool-seating mechanism adapted for moving the tool parallel to a pressing axis of a tool holder on which the tool is to be used.
Abstract:
Press brake tools suitable for punching and/or otherwise deforming workpieces, such as sheet metal. Provided in some embodiments are a press brake tool and a press brake tool holder, in combination. Methods of using press brake tools are also provided. In certain embodiments, the tool has a mechanism for locating and/or seating, such as a tool-seating mechanism adapted for moving the tool parallel to a pressing axis of a tool holder on which the tool is to be used.