Patent ID: 7337645
Filing Date: 2008-03-04
Classification: B21D

Abstract:
1. A machine for producing a deep drawn part and a shallow drawn part from first and second sheet metal blanks in a single action draw press, comprising: first and second draw dies secured to a ram of the draw press, wherein each of the draw dies have different draw depths; a first draw punch is secured to a bed of the draw press, a second draw punch is movably supported on a first set of press cushion pins, wherein the first and second draw punches each engage one of the blanks and draw one of the blanks to the draw depth of one of the draw dies; first and second binder rings are movably supported on a second set of press cushion pins, wherein each of the binder rings is disposed around one of the first and second draw punches; and wherein the second draw punch is moveable relative to the first draw punch and to the bed of the draw press until the second draw punch bottoms out on the bed.