Patent ID: 7024270
Filing Date: 2006-04-04
Classification: B21J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. Computer software stored in memory for use in a workpiece riveting process having workpieces, a rivet, a riveting tool, a rivet feeder and an electronic control unit, the software comprising: (a) a first software instruction set operably determining if the rivet is located in the riveting tool; (b) a second software instruction set operably sending a signal to feed the rivet to the riveting tool if step (a) is negative; (c) a third software instruction set operably energizing an actuator of the riveting tool to advance the rivet; (d) a fourth software instruction set operably measuring the thickness of at least one of the workpieces; (e) a fifth software instruction set operably determining if the thickness is acceptable; (f) a sixth software instruction set operably determining a size characteristic of the rivet; and (g) a seventh software instruction set operably determining the force used to join the workpieces by the rivet.