Shaping Tools TRIZ Cases

A controlled Ra1/Ra2 roughness ratio and smooth diamond-coated die suppress metal adhesion and scratches during wet draw-ironing.

A two-piece oscillating plate mounts around a single-piece bending die to prevent wrinkles and enable right- or left-hand bending.

Pre-aligned toolpack modules with precision mounts cut can bodymaker changeover time while maintaining die alignment for different can diameters.

An internal magazine and gripping carriage swap whole bending tool sets at once, cutting replacement downtime and improving operator access.

High-frequency induction locally heats punched steel plate edges to relieve residual strain, avoid electrode wear, and prevent stretch-flange cracks.

Magnetic coupling with adjustable flux secures heavy press brake tooling while enabling faster, safer tool exchange without manual clamping.

A center turret and rotating mandrels combine nose, mandrel, and off-plane bends in one CNC head, reducing robot-assisted secondary steps.

Alternating AGVs move press tools directly through the press opening, cutting floor space and speeding sheet metal tool changes.

An angled forced-guidance surface lets wedge drives reset guide play after wear without costly precision spacers or guide replacement.

A horizontal finger and engagement member let press brake tools be changed automatically without elongated holes or added tool height.

Independent retention of adjacent bending tools prevents oil-bonded dragging during transfer, preserving position accuracy without added tool finishing.

An inert gas fill and vertical gas column prevent oxidation and cooling distortion in superplastically formed components.

Servomotor torque detection stops the ATC when divided press brake tools abut, eliminating gaps that can cause bending scratches.

A ferrite-martensite steel composition reduces hot-stamping property variation while improving elongation and crash energy absorption.

Selective stretching thins the can end chuck wall while preserving critical panel thickness to cut metal use without wrinkling or losing tab space.

Modular heated die segments form large complex aircraft parts from thinner blanks, cutting material waste, milling time, and cost.

A shielding wall blocks bearing-ring gaps to stop lubricant leakage, reduce heat, and keep corrugated pipe forming stable.

Alternating AGVs lift and lower dies through the press opening, cutting rail complexity and floor space while speeding tool changes.

Multiple sliding surfaces extend wedge-drive feed paths in tight cycle tools while reducing vibration, wear, and positioning error.

Load sensors at multiple die points detect scrap floating from force moments, helping prevent defects and mold damage during punching.

A CrN-TiAlN-VCN multilayer PVD coating helps hot stamping tools resist adhesive and abrasive wear while extending tool life at high temperature.

Ultrasonic welding and tapered trimming automate looped suture formation, improving insertion and tissue attachment while reducing manual errors.

A one-way motor and crank-driven moving nozzle sprays release agent in sync with die motion, avoiding impact defects and servo reversal limits.

Specific die surface skewness and hardness reduce adhesion, wear, and surface defects when hot press forming galvannealed steel sheets.

An intermediate 100-500°C hold desorbs hydrogen in aluminized steel before press hardening, cutting delayed fracture risk without long annealing.

A circumferential RFID antenna on the die head detects wear or damage immediately, avoiding rivet-cycle delays and costly inspection hardware.

Moveable tool holders and RFID-aligned weld cartridges cut manual jig reconfiguration for punching and welding varied workpiece geometries.

Embossed indicia in patterned sheet material enable fast tool alignment checks while improving traceability and misalignment detection.

A projection-shaped intermediate balances material and stress in curved flange forming, reducing cracks, wrinkles, and spring-back.

Directly mounted sensors on press tool guide pillars detect deformation and misalignment in real time to prevent wear, damage, and forming errors.

Laser-machined dies, pre-flattening, and controlled loads enable repeated high-quality micro-grating embossing on soft metals with less die wear.

A multilayer Al-Fe-Si plated structure controls intermetallic phases to improve corrosion resistance, weldability, and hydrogen embrittlement resistance.

A double-wall hot-stamped vehicle member uses austenite heating and 80°-90° protrusion geometry to avoid cracks and improve bending.

A urethane pad bonded to the upper forming surface and supported by gas springs prevents panel surface defects and removes manual post-processing.

Modular tool walls, AGV supply, and optical recognition let a sheet folding cell run autonomously longer with faster tool changes.

Controlled heat and stress re-form non-conforming aluminum alloy features to tolerance while preserving mechanical performance.

A movable open-top roll stand and fixed overhang support simplify horizontal roll changes while reducing stand size, weight, and cost.

A modular cell separates pressing, conveying, and tool exchange to raise press force, speed tool changes, and keep parts at one workstation.

A linearly guided bending tool replaces swivel geometry limits, enabling precise complex bends and small counter edges in sheet workpieces.

A mechanical lock and position sensor prevent press actuation until the interchangeable tool head is fully secured.

Ridgelines on the die and pad stabilize sheet movement during bending, suppressing stretch flange cracking and surface defects in curved frame parts.

High-viscosity water-soluble polymers replace unstable emulsions and neat oils to keep cold rolling lubrication and cooling consistent.

A sliding pivot joint replaces screw threads in sheet metal straightening, cutting setup time and avoiding thread damage under high pull loads.

Stepwise heating of Al-Si coated steel blanks reduces furnace roller adhesion and nodulation while preserving coating integrity and part strength.

Retained quick-release couplings let necker die elements be exchanged faster for different can sizes without lost fasteners.

A single press with notching, blanking, forming, and trimming stages enables complex hot-formed parts while limiting cooling loss and furnace length.

Threaded or gear-based die platform adjustment replaces trial-and-error shims, cutting setup time while improving die height accuracy.

A core-assisted two-step stamping process forms and joins beam sections directly, cutting assembly steps, fasteners, and beam weight.

Non-flat and asymmetrical impact features let one peening head form thin to thick metal parts with better precision, finish, and speed.

Differential threaded sleeves enable X-Y die compensation for curved deformation, improving flanging precision without larger machine structures.