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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 04, 1984
Filed:
Oct. 14, 1981
Dean A Klein, Lake City, MN (US);
Steven C Davis, Lake City, MN (US);
Jerome J Wroblewski, Red Wing, MN (US);
Otto Baade, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Earl L Hinrichs, St. Paul, MN (US);
Houdaille Industries, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL (US);
Abstract
A computer numeric control for metal forming which allows the automatic selecting of gauge position and ram position allowing both variables to act to produce bends in forming materials with different flange lengths and angles. The system also offers programming and calibration features comprising significant improvements over prior art apparatus and methods. The system integrates the press control circuitry and all precise control of flange length which can be programmed and offers precise control of the bend angle which can be programmed. Multiple programs can be stored and later retrieved. The apparatus can be calibrated in either English or metric units. Magnetic cassettes and printers can be utilized for permanent storage of programs and to produce permanent records on paper.