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Method for transferring a work piece in a multi-station press

  • US 5,782,129 A
  • Filed: 02/13/1997
  • Issued: 07/21/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/23/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of transferring work pieces in a multi-station press having a plurality of associated upper and lower dies, said method comprising the steps of:

  • moving a cross bar assembly from a first rest position to a first press station containing a work piece which has been pressed by an associated upper and lower die pair;

    engaging the work piece at said first press station with a plurality of holding devices coupled to the cross bar assembly;

    moving the cross bar assembly and work piece from the first press station to a second press station;

    depositing the work piece in the second press station for pressing;

    moving the cross bar assembly to a second rest position adjacent to the first press station; and

    returning the cross bar assembly to the first rest position prior to beginning the next work piece transfer cycle.

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