Patent ID: 9174268
Filing Date: 2015-11-03
Classification: B21J,B22D

Abstract:
1. A method of forming an article having an article feature, the method comprising: (a) locating at least one pin at a first position relative to a die cavity; (b) inserting into the die cavity a molten material to be used to form the article; (c) moving at least one punch relative to the die cavity to contact the molten material to form the article; and (d) moving the at least one pin to a second position relative to the die cavity, the movement of the at least one pin being prior to solidification of the molten material, wherein the movement of the at least one pin is a consequence of the movement of the at least one punch; and wherein the at least one punch contacts the at least one pin prior to the at least one punch contacting the molten material.