Method and apparatus for accurately positioning automated modular tooling
US9533384B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25H1/0078
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for accurately assembling and positioning a modular tooling structure for manipulating a workpiece includes receiving, at one or more computers, three-dimensional model information describing the workpiece; generating, at the one or more computers, three dimensional design information representing a configuration for the modular tooling structure, wherein the three dimensional design information includes position data describing a position for at least one engaging member of the modular tooling structure with respect to the workpiece; positioning a multi-dimensional gauge with respect to a base structure based on the position data; and assembling the modular tooling structure using the design information such that a first end of the modular tooling structure is connected to the base structure and the at least one engagement member is positioned at a second end of the modular tooling structure and is in engagement with the multi-dimensional gauge.
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