Abstract: A turret punch machine is disclosed having upper and lower turrets each equipped to carry a plurality of tools. The turrets carry a plurality of modules projecting from a central turret section in spoke-like fashion. The modules on the upper turret are each adapted to carry one or more punching tool assemblies and the modules on the lower turret are each adapted to carry one or more die tools. The modules are attached to and rotate with the turret by interfitting connections adjacent the modules' inner peripheries, the modules being easily detachable from the turrets to allow quick tool and/or module change.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 21, 1978
Date of Patent:
August 28, 1979
Assignee:
Strippit Division, Houdaille Industries, Inc.
Inventors:
Paul R. Brown, Robert P. DeGeorge, Adrien P. Malof, Michael F. Dutton, Percy L. Cady, Eugene G. Lawrie