Patent ID: 7337649
Filing Date: 2008-03-04
Classification: B21D

Abstract:
1. A method of facilitating adjustment of tools on a tool holder in an aerial cam without the presence of an upper die obstructing access to a die work area comprising: removing the upper die from the die work area; removing the tool holder from a cam adapter on an upper shoe of a press and mounting the tool holder on a driver for sliding movement as in normal operation of an aerial die; mounting an installation bracket on the tool holder; using a key to limit the movement of the bracket, thereby limiting movement of the tool holder on the driver shifting the tool holder toward and from a workpiece independent of the cam adapter to simulate the sliding action of the tool holder on the driver when the upper die closes and opens; during such simulated sliding action of the tool holder adjusting the tools on the tool holder in relation to the workpiece; and remounting the tool holder on the cam adapter on the upper die.