Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Muffler – manifold or exhaust pipe making
Patent
1989-04-07
1990-05-29
Eley, Timothy V.
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Muffler, manifold or exhaust pipe making
B21K 2900
Patent
active
049283723
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and process are provided for assembling an exhaust system which includes a stamp formed muffler and pipes connected thereto. The muffler is assembled on an indexable fixturing apparatus having a plurality of stations for receiving the formed components of the muffler. Robotic gripping apparatus are provided in proximity to the indexable fixturing apparatus for moving aligned components of the muffler to welders for securely connecting the aligned components to one another. Simultaneously the pipes for the exhaust system are bent into their required configuration by programmable pipe benders. The assembled muffler and the bent pipes are then delivered to a second indexable fixturing apparatus. The loosely assembled components of the exhaust system are indexed into proximity to programmable welders which securely connect the exhaust system components together. The completed exhaust system is indexed into a position for unloading and subsequent shipment.
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Clegg Michael W.
Harwood Jon W.
Karlgaard Wayne A.
AP Parts Manufacturing Company
Casella Anthony J.
Chin Frances
Eley Timothy V.
Hespos Gerald E.
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