Automated engraving apparatus and method

摘要

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 drive signal which cause the apparatus to: retrieve the selected workpiece from one of a plurality of workpiece storage columns, move the workpiece to an engraving location, engrave the workpiece using a workpiece-specific engraving tool pressure, and dispense of the accessory from one of a plurality of accessory storage columns.