Method and apparatus for bonding workpieces

Abstract

An apparatus (100) for bonding workpieces (17) includes a first container (10), a second container (12), a transferring mechanism (106), and a bonding agent supplier (16). The first container is for containing pre-bonding workpieces. The first container has a first movable base (102) for supporting the pre-bonding workpieces. The first movable base is upwardly movable to move the workpieces out the first container one by one. The second container is near to the first container for containing bonded workpieces. The second container has a second movable base (122) for supporting the bonded workpieces, and the second movable base is downwardly movable to accept more workpieces. The transferring mechanism is for transferring the workpieces out the first container to the second container. The bonding agent supplier is for providing bonding agent on the workpieces by which the workpieces are bonded together.

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