Method for cell plate assembly

摘要

A method for automated cell plate assembly is provided utilizing minimum fixture arrangement compatible with continuous feed from a plate manufacturing machine, such as a punch press. The method utilizes two fixtures for holding the plates. One fixture is loaded directly from the punch press while the second fixture containing plates has successive operations performed on it. The two fixtures are moved alternately between a loading station and a successive operation station. Consequently, a single loading station may be used in conjunction with a pair of successive operation stations.