Automated engraving apparatus and method

Details Automated engraving apparatus and method Automated engraving apparatus and method

1994-05-13

1996-10-29

Howell, Daniel W.

Gear cutting, milling, or planing

Milling

Process

33 182, 221131, 221124, 221232, 358299, 36447402, 36447422, B43L 1300, B65G 5900, B65G 107, G05B 1900

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055690033

ABSTRACT:
An automated apparatus and method for engraving a workpiece selected from a plurality of workpiece styles, and dispensing the engraved workpiece along with a related accessory. Upon receipt of workpiece selection and text information supplied by a user, the controller generates drive signal which cause the apparatus to: retrieve the selected workpiece from one of a plurality of workpiece storage columns, move the workpiece to an engraving location, engrave the workpiece using a workpiece-specific engraving tool pressure, and dispense of the accessory from one of a plurality of accessory storage columns.

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