Title: Tool pack for forming metallic containers

Abstract: The tool pack is designed for mounting on a metal drawing machine or press, and includes a frame having a mounting slot for holding a cartridge that carrys a drawing die, the mounting slot having a right angle corner formed therein against which the cartridge is seated and removably secured by hydraulic clamping apparatus, whereby precise positioning of the cartridge is assured. The cartridge includes screw actuated fluid adjusters for precisely positioning the die in two directions, to secure accurate alignment. Mounted rearwardly of the cartridge is a stripper assembly including radially movable, pivoted jaws that are hydraulically extended and retracted to provide stripping action.

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Inventors: Bartenstein, Michael F. (Proctor, VT, US)

Application Number: 564147
Filing Date: 1075-04-01
Publication_date: 1976-03-16
Assignee: Vermont Marble Company (Proctor, VT)
Primary Class(es): 72/45 72/345, 72/349, 72/468
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US Patent Ref:

166568	Aug, 1875	Thomas	72/468.
1742795	Jan, 1930	Tanner	72/349.
1977327	Oct, 1934	Smith	72/349.
3399558	Sep, 1968	Smith et al.	72/468.
3440862	Apr, 1969	Phillips	72/467.
3744293	Jul, 1973	Miller	72/467.

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Primary Examiner: Larson, Lowell A.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Bacon & Thomas