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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 16, 2007
Filed:
Mar. 24, 2004
Applicants:
J. Michael Joseph, Newport News, VA (US);
Sam Gruber, Natrona Heights, PA (US);
Inventors:
J. Michael Joseph, Newport News, VA (US);
Sam Gruber, Natrona Heights, PA (US);
Assignee:
Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B21D 28/26 (2006.01); B21D 28/34 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A punch tool for punching orifice that has wall surfaces extending at an angle relative to a generally planar surface of a workpiece. The punch tool of the preferred embodiments is provided with configurations that, at the very least, increase the life of the tool, reduce damages to the workpiece during punching in the formation of the angled orifices.