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Abstract

A work forming apparatus of this invention includes a robot which operates within a predetermined operational range, a working machine with a chuck, a supply loop, a discharge loop, supply pallets for accommodating material works, and discharge pallets for accommodating formed works. An information card is attached to each pallet so as to record work information relative to the corresponding pallet. Two information processing heads are provided for effecting reading and writing of work information at a work supplying section and a work discharging section, respectively. A control device provided for controlling all the above elements inputs a production command so that a specified hand is automatically selected and the robot employs the hand to take the required material works alone out of the supply pallets which are being circulated on the supply loop. The material works are then formed and discharged by the discharge pallet.

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First Claim