Patent ID: 6482338
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: B30B

Abstract:
A simulation method for operating a press apparatus wherein powdered material is compressed in simulation of any other press machine said method comprising the steps of:(a) establishing the parameters of the press machine to be simulated including the geometry of various relevant parts; (b) providing said press apparatus with punch means and compression wheels having matched geometry and mechanical properties as in the press machine to be simulated so as to produce a pre-determined punch movement profile and linear velocity; (c) providing a selected linear punch means speed to the apparatus motor control by adjusting either contact or dwell time; (d) providing a powder material and adjusting the depth of fill within said press apparatus to thereby regulate the compression force; (e) compressing said powder material utilizing sufficient acceleration to provide the linear velocity determined in step (b); and (f) ejecting said compressed powder material from the compression site in said press apparatus.