Dar S.
sheltech@webtv.net

>>>Brian Ross wrote:
>>>>
>I think the advantage of the  concept is  only in the ability to very rapidly reconfigue a large die set. This enables the direct creation of a die from a cad drawing  (Rhino or more ) and reconfiguring it rapidly after use to another part. This eliminates a lot of diemaking, die storage , die setup, die makers and  a lot of lot of muliple presses set up for occasional use.   Larger parts have large radius curves while small ones  have tighter radius curves . Long radiuses will work with less relative force and unwanted surface marking than those which will occur on tight radiuses on  relatively thicker material. This doesn't mean thicker - but thicker in relation to the bend
>curvatures.
>The process is perfect for the aircraft industry and  for some of the high value limited production automobiles.  
> There is not any advantage in a locked up pin die  over a rigid molded or cast  die for small  parts. It is not easier to make  and is not cheaper than a modeled and cast die.
>Jesse
>

Makes  sense.
Good perspective on that.