Automatic feed system for parts to be welded.

摘要

An automatic feed apparatus for a part to be welded into a hole in a work-piece, the apparatus comprising feed means for feeding the part to the vicinity of an electrode of a resistance welder; first transfer means for transferring the trailing or delivery end of the feed means to and from a chuck for removably holding the part; a guide pin held carried by the electrode for insertion into the hole in the work-piece when the work is to be positioned; second transfer means for positioning the part, held by the chuck, concentrically of the guide pin of the electrode; and push means transferred by the second transfer means for pushing the part, which is chucked concentrically of the guide pin by the chuck means, to insert the part into the hole of the work.