Patent ID: 8458871
Filing Date: 2013-06-11
Classification: B23K,B23Q,B26D,B26F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for working a substantially planar workpiece in relation to which a set of work actions is required to be performed at one of a number of work zones on or in said workpiece, said apparatus comprising: a working assembly for performing the working of the workpiece, said working assembly being movably mounted on a beam for reciprocal linear movement along a first axis in the form of a longitudinal axis of the beam; and an assembly rail movably mounted on said beam for movement along the first axis, said assembly rail having a second axis in the form of a longitudinal axis of the assembly rail, which second axis extends at a right angle to the first axis of said beam; wherein said apparatus further comprises: wherein said working assembly is mounted on said movable base to enable limited linear displacement of said working assembly in said second axis direction in said predetermined work zone.