摘要 |
<p>An apparatus (10) and methods are provided for treating a workpiece (w) such as a shoe component. The workpiece treating apparatus (10) preferably includes a transporter (15) for transporting a workpiece (w) along a predetermined path of travel and a storage device for storing a plurality of predetermined parameters of each of a plurality of workpieces (w). A workpiece identifier (30) is positioned responsive to the storage device for identifying the workpiece (w) during travel along the predetermined path. A workpiece treatment applicator (58) is positioned adjacent the transporter (15) and responsive to the workpiece identifier for applying a treatment to a workpiece (w) being transported along the predetermined path of travel. A workpiece treatment position determiner (60) preferably is positioned responsive to the workpiece identifier (30) for continuously determining the position of the workpiece treatment applicator (58) along a predetermined trajectory during treatment of the workpiece.</p> |