Patent ID: 7618028
Filing Date: 2009-11-17
Classification: B23Q

Abstract:
1. A method for handling and processing steel tool components, comprising: forming a rough-cut tool component by flame cutting a plate of hot roll steel of the type having parallel hot-rolled opposite side faces to form a rough cut tool component having a rough flame cut perimeter surface extending transversely between the opposite side faces, the rough-cut part having opposite ends and a central portion that is generally midway between the opposite ends, the central portion having a quadrilateral cross-sectional shape, the rough flame-cut perimeter surface including at least one flame cut locating feature, which locating feature has nothing to do with the ultimate functionality of the tool component, but rather is made to facilitate handling, locating and holding the piece of steel during the process of tool manufacture; engaging said flame cut locating feature with a holding member without first precision machining said flame cut locating feature, for holding said rough cut tool component during the process of die manufacture.