Patent ID: 6419614
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: B21D,B21F,B23Q,F16M,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
In a punching-bending machine for manufacturing different workpieces an improvement comprising:at least one exchangeable machining module capable of mounting at least punching or bending tools driven mechanically, hydraulically or pneumatically thereon and being dimensioned to be quickly dockable for operation in a portal, and quickly exchangeable with other modules in said portal thereafter, to provide short idle times when refitting the punching-bending machine for different operations, said portal comprising: at least one side wall; a transverse member connected to said at least one side wall; a centering device; bearing devices being provided for supporting the machining module; an adjustable and displaceable driving device capable of transmitting a driving force to the exchangeable machining module mechanically, hydraulically or pneumatically and mounted to said portal for driving said at least one exchangeable module; wherein the bearing devices comprise guide rails which together with the centering device provide for centering the exchangeable machining module and guiding the exchangeable machining module into a working position upon docking of the exchangeable machining module with the portal, and control lines located in the portal, wherein upon docking said control lines are automatically connected to the exchangeable machining module.