Patent ID: 6755103
Filing Date: 2004-06-29
Classification: B21D,B26D,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of producing a retainer assembly, the method comprising:a) providing a ball-lock insert assembly comprising an insert body having an axis and an elongated interior recess extending at an angle relative to said axis, the elongated interior recess housing a resiliently-biased engagement member; b) providing a holder plate having a front, workpiece-facing surface and a rear surface, said front and rear surfaces being generally opposed, the holder plate having a desired thickness; and c) forming in the holder plate first and second elongated openings, said first and second, openings being substantially parallel an intersecting each other, said first elongated opening being configured to receive a shank of a tool, said second elongated opening being an elongated mount opening that is configured to axially receive the insert body, the elongated mount opening being formed so as to extend entirely through the thickness of the holder plate.