Abstract: A die locking device including a press having a top end, a bottom end and a plurality of channels disposed around a perimeter of the press. The device also includes a plurality of actuators, each of the plurality of actuators affixed to a first end of one of a plurality of locking arms that are each at least partially disposed in one of the plurality of channels. The device also includes a plurality of locking clips, each affixed to a second end of each of the plurality of locking arms and each affixed to one of a plurality of hinges. The plurality of hinges is configured to receive and secure a die stack to the top end of the press.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 19, 2012
Date of Patent:
June 23, 2015
Assignee:
FIRTH RIXSON LIMITED
Inventors:
David Hebert, Matthew John Villani, David Livingston
Abstract: A die locking device including a press having a top end, a bottom end and a plurality of channels disposed around a perimeter of the press. The device also includes a plurality of actuators, each of the plurality of actuators affixed to a first end of one of a plurality of locking arms that are each at least partially disposed in one of the plurality of channels. The device also includes a plurality of locking clips, each affixed to a second end of each of the plurality of locking arms and each affixed to one of a plurality of hinges. The plurality of hinges is configured to receive and secure a die stack to the top end of the press.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 19, 2012
Publication date:
October 24, 2013
Applicant:
FIRTH RIXSON LIMITED
Inventors:
DAVID HEBERT, MATTHEW JOHN VILLANI, DAVID LIVINGSTON
Abstract: A gripper assembly for a forging manipulator includes a main body configured to be in operative communication with the manipulator; a contact plate attached to the main body and configured to be in physical communication with a heated metal part; and an insulating plate disposed between the main body and the contact plate, wherein the insulating plate is configured to substantially prevent heat transfer from the heated metal part to the main body.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 9, 2012
Date of Patent:
August 20, 2013
Assignee:
Firth Rixson Limited
Inventors:
David Hebert, Matthew Louis Foley, II, Chris Meyers, Diane Pham
Abstract: A gripper assembly for a forging manipulator includes a main body configured to be in operative communication with the manipulator; a contact plate attached to the main body and configured to be in physical communication with a heated metal part; and an insulating plate disposed between the main body and the contact plate, wherein the insulating plate is configured to substantially prevent heat transfer from the heated metal part to the main body.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 9, 2012
Publication date:
July 11, 2013
Applicant:
FIRTH RIXSON LIMITED
Inventors:
David Hebert, Matthew Louis Foley, II, Chris Meyers, Diane Pham
Abstract: Computer implemented methods, data processing apparatus and manufacturing systems for determining or using current supplier schedule are described. A current customer requirement file is received including data items specifying a customer's current requirement of different parts each having associated supply dates from the supplier. The total quantity of each different type of part for each of a plurality of different time periods is determined. Data items specifying the total quantity of each different part and respective associated supply dates are stored in a current supplier schedule file. The current supplier schedule file is exported and can be displayed. A current net change in the supplier schedule based on the current supplier schedule and a previous supplier schedule can also be determined.