Patent ID: 6843134
Filing Date: 2005-01-18
Classification: A61F,B30B,G01N

Abstract:
1. A simulation press comprising: a fixed main body; a carriage associated with said main body for movement relative to said main body; a first plate coupled to said fixed main body and being adapted to engage a workpiece; a second plate coupled to said carriage for movement with said carriage, said second plate also being adapted to engage said workpiece; at least one motor apparatus coupled to said fixed main body and said carriage for effecting movement of said carriage relative to said main body; a drive controller coupled to said at least one motor apparatus for controlling the operation of said at least one motor apparatus in response to feedback from at least one feedback sensor so as to cause said second plate to move relative to said first plate such that said first and second plates engage said workpiece and simulate a ring rolling operation on said workpiece.