Shaping Tools TRIZ Cases

A rotating transfer tilts press brake bending tools toward the supply path, increasing storage density and speeding tool changes.

A vertical twin-ram bodymaker uses a crankshaft and link assembly to prevent ram droop, maintain alignment, and form multiple can bodies per cycle.

Controlled cushioning between punch and bending blades applies compression to vertical walls, reducing warping and die damage in flange-free press forming.

Optical sensing of tool engagement holes and end faces lets bending equipment verify left-right tool positions and avoid transport interruptions.

A rigid C-shaped ram links upper and lower tools so one drive can simplify control, cut press size, and maintain precise guidance.

V-shaped guide portions align rod-shaped bodies during die closing, enabling fast 3D bending with less burr formation and simpler tooling.

A variable-position device lets one wedge drive switch between working and installation positions without extra fasteners, cutting setup time and cost.

A groove with controlled height differences enables integral curved edge reinforcement, avoiding welding, core removal, cracks, and wrinkles.

An integrated guide pin, cap, and external spring stock lifter cuts die machining, prevents shearing, and speeds installation.

Divided die shoes with stepped gaps accommodate heat growth in shell presses, preserving tooling alignment without cooling systems.

Torque feedback from paired servo motors lets the changer detect shifted tools and verify alignment for reliable storage and tool change.

A curved tab clip formed in the panel flange enables concealed fixing, quick alignment, and easier wall panel removal for maintenance.

Offset cooling channels in a contoured hot forming die improve quenching uniformity, enabling rapid martensite transformation without distortion.

Built-in drive elements move a heavy tool-changing plate into the press without a separate front-side drive, cutting space and complexity.

Passive compensation blocks on a cantilevered press conveyor crossbar absorb vibration, improving workpiece placement without sensor-based control.

Scanned die-surface profiling and projected repair templates replace subjective test-part checks, speeding accurate stamping die repair.

Timed draw bead and stake bead engagement controls blank movement to reduce bowing, scrap, and springback in high-strength metal stamping.

Differential cooling creates martensite, transition, and ferrite-bainite layers in a hot-stamped part to prevent cracking while preserving strength.

A movable guide and pulling mechanism transfers modular bending tools during operation, cutting changeover downtime while preserving flexibility.

Pre-formed channels in divided mold plates are diffusion bonded to keep cooling depth uniform, reduce leakage, and shorten mold production.

Movable pads, cushion springs, and gap control enable single-piece non-ferrous body panel forming while reducing wrinkles and material waste.

Opposite-direction refrigerant channels exchange heat through a partition to cool distant mold regions and suppress film boiling.

Curved removable inserts create conformal cooling channels that tailor local heat transfer in hot stamping dies for microstructure control.

Automated four-direction punch-die positioning aligns tool centers, improving clearance accuracy, reducing wear, and extending tool life.

Hot forming Mn-rich TRIP/TWIP steel below Ac1 retains austenite to cut energy use, improve residual formability, and reduce hydrogen cracking.

A closed-frame hydraulic press balances 3000 T forming loads and coordinates cylinder speeds to prevent tube bending in seamless axle housing bulging.

Multiple height detectors calculate cushion pad tilt so shim adjustments stay within limits, preventing galling, abrasion, and die cushion wear.

A Ce-La-Mn magnesium alloy enables low-temperature wheel spinning while improving room-temperature strength, ductility, and production cost.

A radially expanding forming tool reshapes the blank ring inner rim to lock coin cores securely while maintaining precise outer diameter.

A wedge-compressed split bending die narrows the pipe channel during bending to support thin walls and reduce distortion without hydraulics.

A free-standing, movable tool magazine enables automated press brake tool exchange while suppressing vibration transmission and improving access.

Three-zone furnace control cuts in-furnace time while limiting diffusion layer growth to keep weldability and formability in hot press forming.

Uses two stress gradients from FEM to predict sheared edge cracking in press-formed steel sheets and guide die shape and forming conditions.

A two-stage press forming approach uses larger preform ridgeline curvature to suppress flange-tip tensile strain and prevent breakage.

Pre-flattening and controlled press bending shape hollow tubes into 3D curves while limiting depressions, stress concentration, and cracking.

Pre-set location key offsets shift punch and die trim centers to match thermoforming sheet shrinkage and reduce off-center trimming defects.

A guide member, spring, and bush improve floating cutter alignment with the upper die for more accurate trimming and cleaner cut surfaces.

A two-part tool rounds and presses deformable sheet into a mold to make large, deep one-piece aircraft edge parts with fewer steps.

Cooling the sheet below -160°C with cladding and blank holding improves aluminum alloy formability while preventing wrinkling and cracking.

Direct-contact induction sensing on a forming press plate captures load, vibration, and noise data with less distortion for real-time maintenance decisions.

Grouped pins and a movable mold shape heated forming plates with fewer actuators, cutting control complexity and mold cost.

Controlled heating of T4 aluminum sheets improves warm-forming formability while limiting thinning and preserving strength and age-hardening response.

Fixed upper and lower bending edges in undercut geometry enable sheet metal folds beyond 90° with less mechanical complexity.

A prestressed sliding or rolling interface cuts lower-tool friction during bending machine tool changes, reducing surface damage and maintenance.

Planetary gears convert short press ram strokes into higher tap rotation while reducing torque, shear stress, and tool deformation.

Encoder-based repeated cutting at the same roll locations with decreasing depths suppresses burrs while forming random microlens patterns.

Cooling fluid heat-transfer data lets the controller end hot stamping at martensitic transformation, avoiding destructive quality checks.

A quick-connect press adaptor secures drive adaptors to maintain alignment under load, reducing launch hazards and equipment damage.

Insulated gaps between neighboring die blocks limit heat flow while maintaining blank support, producing sharp hard-soft zones with fewer wrinkles.

A compensating element offsets heating-segment expansion to keep blank contact stable and create sharp hardened-to-soft transition regions.