Patent ID: 7669453
Filing Date: 2010-03-02
Classification: B21D,B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A tool set holder cartridge for a machine tool, the cartridge having a main body, two punch-retention arms, and two die-retention arms, wherein the two punch-retention arms are spaced apart and at least generally parallel to each other, the two die-retention arms being spaced apart and at least generally parallel to each other, said main body being formed of a first metal, and said punch-retention arms and said die-retention arms being formed of metal(s) different than said first metal, wherein the punch-retention arms are at least generally parallel to the die-retention arms, and wherein the cartridge includes two spaced apart alignment pins that are at least generally parallel to each other and to the punch-retention arms and the die-retention arms, each of said alignment pins having a circular cross section and being formed of metal.