Apparatus and method of assembling barge fenders

摘要

A method of and apparatus for assembling barge fenders which includes chain conveyors for conveying the workpiece through a series of work stations. Spaced pairs of saws are positioned to make angled cuts. Downstream of the saws drilling mechanism provide holes in the workpiece for insertion of threaded bolts which are used at the assembly station to fasten a plurality of workpieces together.