Fixture exchange rail system and method of use

Details Fixture exchange rail system and method of use Fixture exchange rail system and method of use

2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Bryant, David P (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

With testing or indicating

C029S407050, C029S407090, C228S212000, C228S049100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07992276

ABSTRACT:
A fixture exchange rail system is provided having first and second fixture assemblies movably mounted with respect to respective first and second stationary rails. A movable rail is disposed substantially adjacent to, and movable between, the first and second stationary rails. The movable rail is sufficiently configured to selectively receive the first and second fixture assemblies thereon. A method of operating a workstation having a fixture exchange rail system operable to enable work on a workpiece is also provided including the steps of: A) determining the style of workpiece present at the workstation; B) aligning a movable rail with one of a first and second stationary rail having a respective first and second fixture assembly mounted thereto corresponding to the style of workpiece; and C) moving the fixture assembly corresponding to the style of workpiece from the stationary rail to the movable rail.

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