Bolt joining method and tools therefor
First Claim
1. A method for carrying out a stud joining process by a working step on a workpiece by means of a tool, and the working step is carried out while taking into account at least one parameter value which is selected from a set of values, and the working step is to be carried out at a first position on the workpiece, and the first position determines the parameter value,wherein the method comprises the steps of:
- storing the parameter value for the first position in an RFID transponder;
providing a positioning device including a plurality of positioners for defining a plurality of positions on the workpiece;
securing the RFID transponder to a first positioner on the positioning device;
locating the positioning device temporarily on the workpiece with the RFID transponder in the region of the first position before the working step is carried out; and
reading the parameter value out from the RFID transponder with an RFID communication device associated with the tool.
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Abstract
A method for carrying out a stud joining process by a tool performing a working step on a workpiece and the working step is carried out while taking into account at least one parameter value which is selected from a set of values, and the working step is to be carried out at a certain position on the workpiece, and the position determines the parameter value. The method comprises the steps of: storing the parameter value for the position in an RFID transponder; locating the RFID transponder on the workpiece in the region of the position before the working step is carried out, reading the parameter value out from the RFID transponder with an RFID communication device associated with the tool.
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10 Claims
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1. A method for carrying out a stud joining process by a working step on a workpiece by means of a tool, and the working step is carried out while taking into account at least one parameter value which is selected from a set of values, and the working step is to be carried out at a first position on the workpiece, and the first position determines the parameter value,
wherein the method comprises the steps of: -
storing the parameter value for the first position in an RFID transponder; providing a positioning device including a plurality of positioners for defining a plurality of positions on the workpiece; securing the RFID transponder to a first positioner on the positioning device; locating the positioning device temporarily on the workpiece with the RFID transponder in the region of the first position before the working step is carried out; and reading the parameter value out from the RFID transponder with an RFID communication device associated with the tool. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A stud joining tool for carrying out a stud joining process by a working step on a workpiece, and the working step is carried out while taking into account at least one parameter value which is selected from a set of values, and the working step is to be carried out at a certain position on the workpiece, and the position determines the parameter value, and wherein the tool comprises:
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a stud holding device defining a processing axis; an RFID communication device located in a working region of the tool and operable for at least one of reading out a parameter value from an RFID transponder and for writing a parameter value into an RFID transponder, and wherein the RFID communication device is mounted on the tool so as to be movable relative to the stud holding device in a direction parallel to the processing axis. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7)
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8. A positioning device for carrying out a stud joining process by a working step on a workpiece, and the working step is carried out while taking into account at least one parameter value which is selected from a set of values, and the working step is to be carried out at a certain position on the workpiece, and the position determines the parameter value, and wherein the positioning device comprises:
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a plurality of positioners operable for defining a plurality of positions on the workpiece; a bushing located at a first positioner; and an RFID transponder located in the bushing. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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