Heating bodywork sections including thermally-solidified adhesive or sealant, employs heat sources operating along continuous lengths with controlled energy supply

摘要

The component (10) is heated along individual continuous lengths (26) using heat sources (28). Energy supply is varied to achieve a given desired temperature and heating time. An Independent claim is included for the corresponding process, in which a robot is used to move the heating source relative to the object. Along the path are temperature measurement locations (30). Preferred features: Along all lengths, the temperature is measured separately. They are brought to their respective desired temperatures using separate heat sources. The heat sources is passed by the sections continuously or in steps. A reflector is employed. In variants several heaters may be used over the length, or an individual heater covers it.