摘要 |
<p>An automated apparatus and method for engraving a workpiece selected from a plurality of workpiece styles, and dispensing the engraved workpiece along with a related accessory. Upon receipt of workpiece selection and text information supplied by a user, the controller generates a drive signal which causes the apparatus to: retrieve the selected workpiece from one of a plurality of workpiece storage columns (28), move the workpiece to an engraving location, engrave the workpiece using a workpiece-specific engraving tool (154) pressure, and dispense of the accessory from one of a plurality of accessory storage columns (18).</p> |