AUTOMATED SLUG REMOVING METHOD AND DEVICE

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Jerone Spencer Anderson of Harper Woods MI (US)

AUTOMATED SLUG REMOVING METHOD AND DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18189019 titled 'AUTOMATED SLUG REMOVING METHOD AND DEVICE

The patent application describes methods and devices for processing tubular workpieces using a laser-cutting device and a punch bit.

Instructions are provided for cutting the tubular workpiece according to a desired design.
The tubular workpiece is loaded into a processing machine with a laser-cutting device and a punch bit.
The laser-cutting device cuts the tubular workpiece to form an opening and a slug in the opening based on the instructions.
The punch bit is operated to punch the slug and remove it from the opening.

Potential Applications: - Manufacturing industries for cutting and processing tubular workpieces. - Construction industry for creating precise openings in tubular structures.

Problems Solved: - Efficient and precise cutting of tubular workpieces. - Automation of the cutting process for increased productivity.

Benefits: - Accurate and consistent cutting results. - Time and cost savings in the manufacturing process.

Commercial Applications: - Metal fabrication companies. - Automotive industry for exhaust systems. - Construction companies for structural components.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the laser-cutting device ensure precision in cutting the tubular workpiece? 2. What are the advantages of using a punch bit in conjunction with a laser-cutting device for processing tubular workpieces?

Original Abstract Submitted

Methods and devices for processing tubular workpieces are provided. An exemplary method for processing a tubular workpiece includes providing instructions, with a computing device, for cutting the tubular workpiece according to a desired design; loading the tubular workpiece into a processing machine including a laser-cutting device and a punch bit; and operating the laser-cutting device, based on the instructions, to cut the tubular workpiece to form an opening and a slug in the opening. Further, the method includes operating the punch bit, based on the instructions, to punch the slug to remove the slug from the opening.