Patent ID: 8146473
Filing Date: 2012-04-03
Classification: B21D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A machine for pressing a workpiece tool against a workpiece in the direction of a first axis, said machine comprising: an earth plate oriented substantially perpendicular to the first axis and adapted to be selectively positioned at a fixed position relative to said workpiece when pressing a tool toward the workpiece; a top plate oriented substantially parallel to said earth plate and adapted to mount a workpiece tool thereto; a bottom plate oriented substantially parallel to said earth plate and spaced a fixed distance in the direction of the first axis from the top plate, said top and bottom plates supported for movement relative to the earth plate in the direction of the first axis; a support plate between the earth plate and the top plate and supported for movement relative to the earth plate in the direction of the first axis, said support plate being adapted to mount a support block thereto; means for biasing said support plate away from said earth plate and toward said top plate; a first stop limiting movement of said bottom plate toward said earth plate; a second stop limiting movement of said support plate away from said earth plate; and a drive adapted to selectively move said support and bottom plates away from each other in the direction of the first axis.