Unit fixing plastic vehicle components in position on holder for laser trimming, grips component using contoured pattern held down by magnetic force

摘要

A holder (10) provided, corresponds with the shape of the component. A contoured pattern (11) is laid over the component and holder. A magnet (13) in the holder produces a magnetic force on the pattern, such that the pattern and component (12) are pressed against the holder. The pattern is a metal shell largely covering the component, when in the functional position. The component is cut by a robot-guided laser (14) beam (15). The magnet is preferably an electromagnet. The pattern is produced from CAD data. The component to be trimmed, is warped. An independent claim is included for the corresponding method.