Patent ID: 7793530
Filing Date: 2010-09-14
Classification: B21D

Abstract:
1. A forming tool adapted for being mounted removably on a machine tool, the forming tool comprising: a) a mount portion adapted for being retained by a tool holder of the machine tool; b) a tool body having a front section and a rear section, wherein the mount portion projects from the tool body's rear section, the tool body having a first crosswise major dimension; and c) an elongated forming platform extending from the front section of the tool body, the elongated forming platform being adapted to engage and forcibly deform a workpiece by creating a desired form in the workpiece, the elongated forming platform having a second crosswise major dimension, the second crosswise major dimension being greater than the first crosswise major dimension, the elongated forming platform being rigidly disposed relative to the tool body, such that throughout forming operations the elongated forming platform and the tool body are restrained against any significant movement relative to each other.