METHOD OF MODIFICATION OF PRODUCTION LINE APPARATUS AND PRODUCTION LINE APPARATUS

摘要

A method for modifying an existing production line apparatus for adaptation to a new type of workpiece, when the apparatus includes a standardized general-purpose member and a special-purpose member which is exchangeable according to type of workpiece to be handled. A master apparatus is prepared which is mechanically identical with the general-purpose member. A specialpurpose member is made that can cope with a new type of workpiece. The special-purpose member is attached to the master apparatus and a trial operation is performed. Programming data from the trial operation necessary for operating the special-purpose member, and including teaching data for the general-purpose member are prepared and stored in the special purpose member. The programmed specialpurpose member is then to attached to the general-purpose member and the production line apparatus having now incorporated the special-purpose member is operated according to the programming data.