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- the present invention relates to a stamping system.
- Stamping system are known and used in the automotive industry to stamp and form various substrates or blanks into body panels for motor vehicles.
- stamping systems that are used to form different-sized body panels.
- Some stamping systems are not as efficient (i.e., produce to much blank material) as other stamping systems. This waste in material is not cost effective.
- the present teachings provide a stamping system comprising a press system including a plurality of bolsters, and a chute system disposed below the press system.
- the chute system communicates with the press system via a plurality of through-holes formed in the bolsters. In this manner, parts manufactured using the press system may pass through the bolsters into the chute system.
- FIG. 2 is a top-perspective view of another stamping system according to the present teachings.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a bolster and die that may be used in conjunction with the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another stamping system according to the present teachings.
- FIG. 5 is an example of a blank that may be used to produce parts from portions of metal that otherwise would be disposed of as scrap;
- FIG. 6 is an example of another blank that may be used to produce parts according to the present teachings.
- FIGS. 1-4 illustrate a stamping system 10 according to the present teachings.
- Stamping system 10 generally is used to stamp and form steel substrates or blanks that, subsequently, will be used as a panel or part for an automobile. Exemplary panels include side body panels, door panels, hoods, liftgates, etc.
- the stamping system 10 generally includes a press system 12 and a chute system 14 .
- Stamping system 10 is a large manufacturing device typically used in a manufacturing or assembly plant or factory, wherein the press system 12 is located on the main floor of the plant, while the chute system 14 is disposed below the press system 12 in a basement or lower level of the plant.
- Press system 12 includes transfer mechanisms 16 that are disposed between an upper press 18 and at least one base member or bolster 20 .
- Bolster 20 generally supports a lower die 22 (see FIG. 3 ) that is used to stamp and form the substrate or blank.
- Press system 12 may be any type of press system known to one skilled in the art.
- various types of press systems include a tri-axes press system, a tandem press system, a cross-bar press system, a hand-line system, open-back incline (OBI) system, an in-line stamping system, and a progressive stamping system.
- OBI open-back incline
- These press systems are generally distinguishable by the type of transfer mechanisms 16 used to transfer substrates or blanks from one bolster 20 to another. Regardless, the present teachings are equally applicable to any of these types of press systems.
- the press system 12 shown in FIGS. 1 and 4 are known as a tri-axes press system, where blanks are transferred from each station or bolster 20 by transfer mechanisms 16 that are disposed on carriages 24 that move along three axes (not shown) as is known in the art.
- the transfer mechanisms 16 are moved into place by the carriages 24 .
- the transfer mechanisms 16 then lift the blanks, and the carriages 24 move the transfer mechanisms 16 carrying the blanks to another station or bolster 20 where the blank is then deposited.
- the process is then repeated until the blank is fully stamped and formed. Subsequently, the finished part or blank will exit the stamping press 12 via a conveyor system 26 .
- the chute system 14 communicates with through-holes 28 that are formed in each bolster 20 . That is, as best shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , the bolsters 20 may each include a plurality of through-holes 28 . As the blank moves through the stamping system 12 , as stated above, the blank will be transferred through a plurality of stations 20 . Each station includes a support member or bolster 20 that supports a lower die 22 or some other type of forming or cutting tool ( FIG. 4 ).
- a stack 30 of blanks is stored at a first end 32 of the stamping system 12 .
- the stack 30 of blanks is transferred, one at a time, through each of the stations 20 of the stamping system 12 .
- the first station 20 in the illustrated example is a forming station 20 a, and the station (bolster) 20 a includes a plurality of air pins 34 .
- the air pins 34 are used to provide air pressure to form the blank to have a desired curvature.
- the illustrated stamping system 12 is a cross-bar stamping system.
- the cross-bars 36 which each include a plurality of finger-line devices and/or suction cups (not shown), are actuated to grasp the blank and transfer it from the forming station 20 a to the next station 20 b.
- the blank is subsequently transferred to another station 20 c, which may be a trim station where the blank is trimmed of any excess metal that is not required in forming the final part, or another stamping for forming station where various portions of the blank are stamped or punched out. Regardless, the blanks are transferred through each of the stations 20 a - 20 e until the final part is achieved.
- At least one of the stations 20 is equipped with a lower die 22 supported thereon that is capable of forming various parts.
- at least one of the stations 20 is equipped with a lower die 22 capable of forming and cutting various parts from the blank.
- the lower die 22 includes various steels or molds 38 used to form the blank to have the desired shape and contours. It should be noted, however, that various through-holes 28 are left open beside the lower die 22 . These through-holes 28 provide a path of entry into the chute system 14 .
- the chute system 14 is configured to include a plurality of baffles 40 .
- Baffles 40 are necessary because, as stated above, the chute system 14 is generally disposed beneath the press system 12 in the basement or lower level of the stamping plant. The distance that a part may fall from the press system 12 , therefore, can be up to, and sometimes greater than, twenty feet. The baffles 40 slow and cushion the travel of the parts through the chute system 14 . Although only a single chute system 14 is shown, it should by understood that each station 20 may be in communication with a chute system 14 .
- the baffles 40 are angled such that the parts will slide down the baffles 40 in a back-and-forth manner through the chute system 14 .
- the baffles 40 are also spaced from each other at a distance sufficient to prevent damage of the parts as they travel through the chute system 14 .
- the baffles 40 should also be spaced at a distance sufficient to allow the parts to travel through the chute system 14 without becoming stuck or lodged in the chute system 14 .
- the baffles 40 are spaced between one and two feet apart. It should be understood, however, that the present teachings are adaptable to produce different parts having different and larger dimensions. Accordingly, the baffles 40 may be spaced apart to accommodate any size desired. Regardless, to further protect against parts becoming stuck in the baffles 40 , chute system 14 may be provided with an observation system including various cameras 42 to monitor and make sure the chute system 14 remains clear. Further, various doors (not shown) may be used to access the chute system 14 to remove parts that may become lodged in the chute 14 .
- baffles 40 linked together to form a purge system.
- the baffles 40 may be linked together or enabled to pivot in a manner such that when the chute system 14 needs to be purged of a part that has become lodged in the chute system 14 , the baffles 40 may be rotated to a substantially vertical position that enables the blockage to fall to the bottom of the chute system 14 .
- the chute system 14 may include deflector devices 44 that are actuated by an air cylinder 46 or some other type of actuating device.
- the deflector device 44 actuate a deflector plate 48 between a first position and a second position such that a first passageway 50 or second passageway 52 is opened.
- the parts In the first position, the parts may be deflected to either a storage receptacle or onto a conveyor system 54 ( FIG. 5 ).
- the deflector plate may deflect the parts to either another storage receptacle or another conveyor system 56 .
- the chute system 14 may be used for purposes other than to safely direct manufactured parts. More specifically, if parts are not being manufactured using the press system 12 , the chute system 14 may alternatively be used to dispose of scrap metal pieces that are formed during the stamping process. To enable the chute system 14 to dispose of scrap metal, the deflector devices 44 are actuated to the second position that enables the second passageway 52 to open. In this manner, the scrap metal traveling through the chute system 14 may be directed to a scrap metal storage receptacle or to the conveyor system 56 .
- a chute system 14 that is switchable between a mode that directs parts manufactured with press system 12 , and a mode that directs scrap metal produced during operation of the press system 12 . This may be accomplished by using deflector devices 44 that actuate deflector plates 46 to open and close the first and second passageways 50 and 52 . In this manner, both the parts and the scrap metal produced may be either organized or disposed of more efficiently. It should also be understood that the chute system 14 may be adapted to operate in both modes simultaneously. For example, one chute may operate in a “scrape mode” while another chute operates in a “parts mode.”
- conveyor systems 54 and 56 will now be described. As can be seen in FIGS. 1 and 4 , the conveyor systems 54 and 56 are disposed adjacent the chute system 14 . As stated above, conveyor system 54 is generally used for directing parts manufactured using press system 12 after the parts have traveled through the chute system 14 , while conveyor system 56 is generally used to dispose of scrap metal produced during stamping operations that has traveled through the chute system 14 .
- conveyor system 54 As the parts exit the chute system 14 , the parts may be carried by conveyor system 54 to another conveyor system 58 that carries the parts back up to the main floor of the manufacturing plant. In this manner, the parts may be sorted and stored by workers stationed on the main floor, or automatically through automation. Although a pair of conveyor systems 54 and 58 are shown to direct the parts, it should be understood that only a single conveyor system 54 may be used. Further, although the conveyor systems 54 and 58 carry the parts back to the main floor of the manufacturing plant, it should be understood that the parts may be automatically sorted and dropped into storage receptacles in the lower level or basement of the plant without departing from the spirit and scope of the present teachings.
- Conveyor system 56 is also disposed adjacent chute system 14 and carried scrap metal away from the chute system 14 when the chute system 14 has been switched into its scrap metal mode. That is, conveyor system 56 operates after deflector devices 44 actuate deflector plates 48 to open the second passageways 52 . By using conveyor system 56 , scrap metal may be transferred and disposed of.
- stamping system 10 has been described using a chute system 14 and conveyor systems 54 , 56 , and 58 that assist in directing or disposing of parts and scrap metal
- the present teachings are particularly directed to a method for manufacturing parts using available portions of the blanks that otherwise would be discarded.
- a blank 60 is shown that, after passing through a stamping system, will form a door panel for an automobile.
- blank 60 will have to have various portions 62 cut and stamped out of the blank 60 to form, for example, a window in the door. These portions 62 , generally, are disposed of as scrap metal.
- these portions 62 may instead by used to form “free parts” 64 .
- free part is meant a part that may be made from material that otherwise would be scrap. This type of part is also known as a “piggy-back” part.
- portions 62 that otherwise would become scrap metal to form free parts 64 an enormous cost savings can be achieved. This is because scrap metal, although recyclable, is sold at a price will below its initial retail value. Moreover, the productivity of the stamping system 10 can be increased from merely forming stamped parts such as doors and body panels by adding the additional function of forming and/or trimming free parts 64 .
- each bolster 20 of the stamping system 10 includes a plurality of through-holes 28 .
- the free parts 64 may pass through the through-holes 28 and enter the chute system 14 to be automatically/mechanically stored and organized.
- the only modifications to existing stamping systems to implement the present teachings entails manufacture of the chute system 14 and modification of the lower dies 22 such that the free parts 64 may be manufactured during the stamping process.
- stamping systems that are not as productive (i.e., not used as much) as other stamping systems in the manufacturing plant may be modified to be solely used to manufacture various parts 66 .
- the blank 60 may be divided into a plurality of areas that may be used to form the same part, as (as shown) a plurality of different parts 66 .
- a generally used stamping system may be converted into a productive piece of equipment that may produce hundreds, and even thousands, of parts 66 per hour.
- differently shaped parts 64 and 66 may be manufactured at the same time.
- the chute system 14 may be modified such that each of the differently shaped parts 64 and 66 are directed out the chute system 14 to either a separate storage receptacle or to a different point on the conveyor system 54 . In this manner, the differently shaped parts will not require sorting and can be easily organized and stored.
- stamping systems 10 described above the beneficial in that the parts manufactured using the stamping system are not required to be made at another manufacturing plant or purchased from another part. In this manner, a significant cost savings may be achieved by eliminating the need for additional manufacturing space to make the parts, and by eliminating the need to purchase these parts from another party.
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- The present invention relates to a stamping system.
- Stamping system are known and used in the automotive industry to stamp and form various substrates or blanks into body panels for motor vehicles. In this regard, there are different-sized stamping systems that are used to form different-sized body panels. Some stamping systems, however, are not as efficient (i.e., produce to much blank material) as other stamping systems. This waste in material is not cost effective.
- That is, known stamping systems generally produce a large amount of scrap metal. Although this scrap metal may be recycled, the re-sale value of the scrap metal is well below the initial retail cost of the metal blanks. Accordingly, there is a need to improve the efficiency of stamping systems by either reducing or utilizing the amount of scrap metal produced during a stamping operation, as well as increasing productivity of under-utilized stamping systems.
- The present teachings provide a stamping system comprising a press system including a plurality of bolsters, and a chute system disposed below the press system. The chute system communicates with the press system via a plurality of through-holes formed in the bolsters. In this manner, parts manufactured using the press system may pass through the bolsters into the chute system.
- Further areas of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided hereinafter. It should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating the preferred embodiment of the invention, are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
- The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description and the accompanying drawings, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a stamping system according to the present teachings;
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FIG. 2 is a top-perspective view of another stamping system according to the present teachings; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a bolster and die that may be used in conjunction with the present invention; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another stamping system according to the present teachings; -
FIG. 5 is an example of a blank that may be used to produce parts from portions of metal that otherwise would be disposed of as scrap; and -
FIG. 6 is an example of another blank that may be used to produce parts according to the present teachings. - The following description is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or uses.
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FIGS. 1-4 illustrate astamping system 10 according to the present teachings.Stamping system 10 generally is used to stamp and form steel substrates or blanks that, subsequently, will be used as a panel or part for an automobile. Exemplary panels include side body panels, door panels, hoods, liftgates, etc. Thestamping system 10 generally includes apress system 12 and achute system 14. -
Stamping system 10 is a large manufacturing device typically used in a manufacturing or assembly plant or factory, wherein thepress system 12 is located on the main floor of the plant, while thechute system 14 is disposed below thepress system 12 in a basement or lower level of the plant.Press system 12 includestransfer mechanisms 16 that are disposed between anupper press 18 and at least one base member orbolster 20.Bolster 20 generally supports a lower die 22 (seeFIG. 3 ) that is used to stamp and form the substrate or blank. -
Press system 12 may be any type of press system known to one skilled in the art. In this regard, various types of press systems include a tri-axes press system, a tandem press system, a cross-bar press system, a hand-line system, open-back incline (OBI) system, an in-line stamping system, and a progressive stamping system. These press systems are generally distinguishable by the type oftransfer mechanisms 16 used to transfer substrates or blanks from onebolster 20 to another. Regardless, the present teachings are equally applicable to any of these types of press systems. - The
press system 12 shown inFIGS. 1 and 4 are known as a tri-axes press system, where blanks are transferred from each station orbolster 20 bytransfer mechanisms 16 that are disposed oncarriages 24 that move along three axes (not shown) as is known in the art. In this manner, after the blank has been stamped or formed at onestation 20, thetransfer mechanisms 16 are moved into place by thecarriages 24. Thetransfer mechanisms 16 then lift the blanks, and thecarriages 24 move thetransfer mechanisms 16 carrying the blanks to another station orbolster 20 where the blank is then deposited. The process is then repeated until the blank is fully stamped and formed. Subsequently, the finished part or blank will exit thestamping press 12 via aconveyor system 26. - The
chute system 14 of the present teachings will be described in more detail. As illustrated inFIG. 1 , thechute system 14 communicates with through-holes 28 that are formed in eachbolster 20. That is, as best shown inFIGS. 2 and 3 , thebolsters 20 may each include a plurality of through-holes 28. As the blank moves through thestamping system 12, as stated above, the blank will be transferred through a plurality ofstations 20. Each station includes a support member orbolster 20 that supports alower die 22 or some other type of forming or cutting tool (FIG. 4 ). - For example, as shown in
FIG. 2 , astack 30 of blanks is stored at afirst end 32 of thestamping system 12. Thestack 30 of blanks is transferred, one at a time, through each of thestations 20 of thestamping system 12. Thefirst station 20 in the illustrated example is a formingstation 20 a, and the station (bolster) 20 a includes a plurality ofair pins 34. Theair pins 34 are used to provide air pressure to form the blank to have a desired curvature. - After the blank has been formed at the forming
station 20 a, the blank is transferred to the next station 20 b. InFIG. 2 , the illustratedstamping system 12 is a cross-bar stamping system. To transfer the blank, therefore, thecross-bars 36, which each include a plurality of finger-line devices and/or suction cups (not shown), are actuated to grasp the blank and transfer it from the formingstation 20 a to the next station 20 b. After being formed or stamped at the station 20 b, the blank is subsequently transferred to anotherstation 20 c, which may be a trim station where the blank is trimmed of any excess metal that is not required in forming the final part, or another stamping for forming station where various portions of the blank are stamped or punched out. Regardless, the blanks are transferred through each of thestations 20 a-20 e until the final part is achieved. - In accordance with the present teachings, at least one of the
stations 20 is equipped with alower die 22 supported thereon that is capable of forming various parts. Specifically, a referring toFIG. 3 , at least one of thestations 20 is equipped with alower die 22 capable of forming and cutting various parts from the blank. As shown inFIG. 3 , thelower die 22 includes various steels ormolds 38 used to form the blank to have the desired shape and contours. It should be noted, however, that various through-holes 28 are left open beside thelower die 22. These through-holes 28 provide a path of entry into thechute system 14. - More particularly, once the parts are formed and cut by compression of the blank between the
upper die 18 andlower die 22, the parts are free to be disposed of through the through-holes 28 formed in thebolster 20 and into thechute system 14. To protect the parts from damage as the parts travel through thechute system 14, thechute system 14 is configured to include a plurality ofbaffles 40.Baffles 40 are necessary because, as stated above, thechute system 14 is generally disposed beneath thepress system 12 in the basement or lower level of the stamping plant. The distance that a part may fall from thepress system 12, therefore, can be up to, and sometimes greater than, twenty feet. Thebaffles 40 slow and cushion the travel of the parts through thechute system 14. Although only asingle chute system 14 is shown, it should by understood that eachstation 20 may be in communication with achute system 14. - The
baffles 40 are angled such that the parts will slide down thebaffles 40 in a back-and-forth manner through thechute system 14. Thebaffles 40 are also spaced from each other at a distance sufficient to prevent damage of the parts as they travel through thechute system 14. In this regard, thebaffles 40 should also be spaced at a distance sufficient to allow the parts to travel through thechute system 14 without becoming stuck or lodged in thechute system 14. - Preferably, the
baffles 40 are spaced between one and two feet apart. It should be understood, however, that the present teachings are adaptable to produce different parts having different and larger dimensions. Accordingly, thebaffles 40 may be spaced apart to accommodate any size desired. Regardless, to further protect against parts becoming stuck in thebaffles 40,chute system 14 may be provided with an observation system includingvarious cameras 42 to monitor and make sure thechute system 14 remains clear. Further, various doors (not shown) may be used to access thechute system 14 to remove parts that may become lodged in thechute 14. - Another alternative includes having the
baffles 40 linked together to form a purge system. In this regard, thebaffles 40 may be linked together or enabled to pivot in a manner such that when thechute system 14 needs to be purged of a part that has become lodged in thechute system 14, thebaffles 40 may be rotated to a substantially vertical position that enables the blockage to fall to the bottom of thechute system 14. - Once the part reaches the bottom, the parts will be guided to either a crate or some other type of storage receptacle. In this regard, the
chute system 14 may includedeflector devices 44 that are actuated by anair cylinder 46 or some other type of actuating device. Thedeflector device 44 actuate adeflector plate 48 between a first position and a second position such that afirst passageway 50 orsecond passageway 52 is opened. In the first position, the parts may be deflected to either a storage receptacle or onto a conveyor system 54 (FIG. 5 ). In the second position, the deflector plate may deflect the parts to either another storage receptacle or anotherconveyor system 56. - Because the
chute system 14 includesdeflector devices 44, it should be understood that thechute system 14 may be used for purposes other than to safely direct manufactured parts. More specifically, if parts are not being manufactured using thepress system 12, thechute system 14 may alternatively be used to dispose of scrap metal pieces that are formed during the stamping process. To enable thechute system 14 to dispose of scrap metal, thedeflector devices 44 are actuated to the second position that enables thesecond passageway 52 to open. In this manner, the scrap metal traveling through thechute system 14 may be directed to a scrap metal storage receptacle or to theconveyor system 56. - Regardless whether the scrap metal is directed to a storage receptacle or to one of the
conveyor systems chute system 14 that is switchable between a mode that directs parts manufactured withpress system 12, and a mode that directs scrap metal produced during operation of thepress system 12. This may be accomplished by usingdeflector devices 44 that actuatedeflector plates 46 to open and close the first andsecond passageways chute system 14 may be adapted to operate in both modes simultaneously. For example, one chute may operate in a “scrape mode” while another chute operates in a “parts mode.” - Now referring to
FIG. 4 , theconveyor systems FIGS. 1 and 4 , theconveyor systems chute system 14. As stated above,conveyor system 54 is generally used for directing parts manufactured usingpress system 12 after the parts have traveled through thechute system 14, whileconveyor system 56 is generally used to dispose of scrap metal produced during stamping operations that has traveled through thechute system 14. - With respect to
conveyor system 54, as the parts exit thechute system 14, the parts may be carried byconveyor system 54 to anotherconveyor system 58 that carries the parts back up to the main floor of the manufacturing plant. In this manner, the parts may be sorted and stored by workers stationed on the main floor, or automatically through automation. Although a pair ofconveyor systems single conveyor system 54 may be used. Further, although theconveyor systems -
Conveyor system 56 is also disposedadjacent chute system 14 and carried scrap metal away from thechute system 14 when thechute system 14 has been switched into its scrap metal mode. That is,conveyor system 56 operates afterdeflector devices 44 actuatedeflector plates 48 to open thesecond passageways 52. By usingconveyor system 56, scrap metal may be transferred and disposed of. - It should be understood that although the above described stamping
system 10 has been described using achute system 14 andconveyor systems FIG. 5 , a blank 60 is shown that, after passing through a stamping system, will form a door panel for an automobile. To form the door panel, however, blank 60 will have to havevarious portions 62 cut and stamped out of the blank 60 to form, for example, a window in the door. Theseportions 62, generally, are disposed of as scrap metal. Notwithstanding, in accordance with the present teachings, theseportions 62 may instead by used to form “free parts” 64. By the phrase “free part” is meant a part that may be made from material that otherwise would be scrap. This type of part is also known as a “piggy-back” part. - By using
portions 62 that otherwise would become scrap metal to formfree parts 64, an enormous cost savings can be achieved. This is because scrap metal, although recyclable, is sold at a price will below its initial retail value. Moreover, the productivity of thestamping system 10 can be increased from merely forming stamped parts such as doors and body panels by adding the additional function of forming and/or trimmingfree parts 64. - Accordingly, the present teachings are easily applicable to existing stamping systems that may be present in a manufacturing plant. That is, as described above, each bolster 20 of the
stamping system 10 includes a plurality of through-holes 28. As theseparts 64 are manufactured, therefore, thefree parts 64 may pass through the through-holes 28 and enter thechute system 14 to be automatically/mechanically stored and organized. Accordingly, the only modifications to existing stamping systems to implement the present teachings entails manufacture of thechute system 14 and modification of the lower dies 22 such that thefree parts 64 may be manufactured during the stamping process. - In another aspect of the present teachings, stamping systems that are not as productive (i.e., not used as much) as other stamping systems in the manufacturing plant may be modified to be solely used to manufacture
various parts 66. For example, referring toFIG. 6 , the blank 60 may be divided into a plurality of areas that may be used to form the same part, as (as shown) a plurality ofdifferent parts 66. In this manner, a generally used stamping system may be converted into a productive piece of equipment that may produce hundreds, and even thousands, ofparts 66 per hour. - As shown in both
FIGS. 5 and 6 , differently shapedparts chute system 14 may be modified such that each of the differently shapedparts chute system 14 to either a separate storage receptacle or to a different point on theconveyor system 54. In this manner, the differently shaped parts will not require sorting and can be easily organized and stored. - Lastly, it should be understood that the
stamping systems 10 described above the beneficial in that the parts manufactured using the stamping system are not required to be made at another manufacturing plant or purchased from another part. In this manner, a significant cost savings may be achieved by eliminating the need for additional manufacturing space to make the parts, and by eliminating the need to purchase these parts from another party. - The description of the invention is merely exemplary in nature and, thus, variations that do not depart from the gist of the invention are intended to be within the scope of the invention. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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