Systems and methods for processing a workpiece

Abstract

A method includes irradiating, via a heating element, a first portion of a workpiece with electromagnetic radiation having an oscillation frequency within a range of 1 MHz to 300 MHz, thereby heating the first portion of the workpiece. The method also includes applying a pressure to the first portion of the workpiece via an actuator and making a determination that a condition of the first portion or the actuator satisfies one or more criteria. The method also includes moving the workpiece and/or the actuator, in response to making the determination, such that a second portion of the workpiece is aligned with the actuator. A system includes one or more processors, an infrared camera, an actuator, a platform, a motor, a power source, a load cell, and a computer readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the system to perform the method.

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