Flexible header system for machining workpieces

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8322700
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12324719

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A manufacturing system includes a configurable positioning apparatus and machining system for processing a workpiece retained by the positioning apparatus. The positioning apparatus has different configurations for retaining different types of workpieces, such as panels, fuselages, airfoil skins, and engine housings. The positioning apparatus includes a first support rail and a second support rail spaced apart from the first support rail. The first and second support rails support a plurality of stackable headers that cooperate to position the workpiece. The headers have adjustable heights along their lengths in order to accommodate the shape of the workpiece.

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  • FLOW INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Receveur, Paul New Albany, US 17 86
Saberton, Mark A Floyds Knobs, US 2 47

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