Abstract: A cover for a rotary die is centrifugally cast with multiple layers to substantially eliminate stress when the cover is cast in an arcuate shape for use in a die cutting system. A locking mechanism attached to ends of the cover is designed to be convenient to install on and remove from a cutting cylinder.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 14, 2001
Date of Patent:
September 7, 2004
Assignee:
IAM Corporation
Inventors:
Alan D. Kirkpatrick, Jr., Christopher D. Kirkpatrick
Abstract: A cover for a rotary die is centrifugally cast with multiple layers to substantially eliminate stress when the cover is cast in an arcuate shape for use in a die cutting system. A locking mechanism attached to ends of the cover is designed to be convenient to install on and remove from a cutting cylinder.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 23, 1999
Date of Patent:
August 20, 2002
Assignee:
IAM Corporation
Inventors:
Alan D. Kirkpatrick, Jr., Christopher D. Kirkpatrick