Gencorp, Inc.

Cambridge Industries, Inc.

Robert G DeJohn

An interface for incorporation between an articulated arm robot and a cutting nozzle for cutting a circular opening in a workpiece. The interface includes apparatus for moving the cutting nozzle independently of the arm robot. The interface includes a first moving mechanism for moving the cutting device linearly to an offset position with respect to an axis extending through a center of the opening to be cut, and a second moving mechanism for moving the offset cutting nozzle in a circular path around the axis to cut the opening.

Turret end effector for waterjet hole cutting

A material handling apparatus particularly suitable for transferring lay-out patterns to a molding die press comprises a central drive unit, a plurality of outstretched wing units operatively connected to the central drive unit, and a plurality of gripping talons supported by the wing units wherein the gripping talons are operative in unison by interconnection with the wing unit and central drive unit.

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Indianapolis, IN, United States of America

Robert G DeJohn