Patent ID: 7346426
Filing Date: 2008-03-18
Classification: B25D

Abstract:
1. An automatic dotting machine for performing dotting of workpieces in a programmed manner, comprising: a feeding device for unloading the workpieces one by one with same interval; a conveying device for receiving the unloaded workpieces from the feeding device and conveying the workpieces to a predetermined dotting region; a sensor unit for detecting whether the workpieces reach the predetermined dotting region; a programmed control unit for controlling the whole process of the dotting, and receiving signal detected by the sensor unit and then sending out a command; a sliding device for moving the workpieces to a predetermined dotting position after receiving the command of the programmed control unit; a positioning device for clamping and positioning the wokpieces to the predetermined dotting position to be dotted; and a punching device for punching dents on the workpieces after the workpieces are positioned to the predetermined dotting position; wherein the conveying device automatically unloads a next workpiece once receiving the command of the programmed control unit.