Accession Number:

ADD002159

Title:

Heated Die Assembly.

Descriptive Note:

Patent,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Abson,David J.
• Gurney,Ferdinand J.

Report Date:

1975-12-16

Pagination or Media Count:

7.0

Abstract:

The patent relates to a heated die assembly designed to bolt onto a conventional hydraulic forge press. The heated die assembly is made of a laminated, load bearing insulating stack to which is attached a plurality of split heater blocks. The blocks contain semi-cylindrical grooves and bolt around cartridge heaters. Bolt-on die face plates are removably mounted on the heater blocks and are readily interchangeable for a variety of forging operations.

Descriptors:

• *Dies
• *Patents
• Forging
• Thermal utilization
• Tools
• Laminates

Subject Categories:

• Laminates and Composite Materials
• Fabrication Metallurgy
• Machinery and Tools

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE