Patent ID: 8281637
Filing Date: 2012-10-09
Classification: B21F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A forming tool comprising: an actuation portion adapted to generate a forming force along a first line of action; a drive portion secured to the actuation portion; a mounting portion including a first mounting arm and a second mounting arm, the second mounting arm being movable relative to the first mounting arm, the second mounting arm secured to the drive portion to receive the forming force through the drive portion such that the forming force is translated along a second line of action; a first perforation plate having at least one first peg aperture and secured to the first mounting arm; a second perforation plate having at least one second peg aperture and secured to the second mounting arm and being secured relative to the first perforation plate such that upon the actuation portion generating a forming force the second plate moves along the second line of action; at least one first peg releasably received in the at least one first peg aperture; and at least one second peg releasably received in the at least one second peg aperture.