Patent ID: 6502008
Filing Date: 2002-12-31
Classification: B21J,Y10T

Abstract:
A computer program recorded on a medium for use in a workpiece riveting process, the program being operated according to the steps comprising:(a) recalling data about a joint to be riveted; (b) determining if a rivet is located in a riveting tool; (c) sending a signal to feed a rivet to the riveting tool if step (b) is negative; (d) energizing an actuator of the riveting tool to advance the rivet; (e) measuring workpiece thickness; (f) determining if the workpiece thickness is acceptable, and if not, stopping the riveting process; (g) determining a rivet size characteristic, and if unacceptable, stopping the riveting process; and (h) determining the force used to join the workpieces by the rivet, and if unacceptable, stopping the riveting process.