Method of manufacturing a product from a workpiece

Conveyors: power-driven – With means to facilitate working – treating – or inspecting... – Condition responsive control of conveyor or station apparatus

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198358, B65G 4300

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ABSTRACT:
An automated assembly line is operated and controlled by a computer system. The assembly line is comprised of a plurality of machines which are each segmented into its basic unit operations. The segments are then controlled and operated asynchronously with respect to the other segments of the assembly line.

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