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Method for hemming and hemming system

  • US 6,324,880 B1
  • Filed: 04/27/2000
  • Issued: 12/04/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/28/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for hemming, comprising:

  • providing a production line for transporting different workpieces, recognizing a workpiece on the production line with a recognizing means;

    positioning and fixing the hemming die corresponding to each type of workpiece in a general-purpose positioning and holding fixture of a hemming station; and

    transporting the workpiece to be hemmed to the hemming die positioned and fixed thereby and performing hemming of the workpiece, wherein hemming dies that accommodate various types of workpieces are individually held by a die transporter, as the hemming die is caused to approach the workpiece and hem the workpiece.

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