Method of locating the blade holders in a fin folding machine
AssigneeSolar Turbines Incorporated
InventorsGary D. Cape, Douglas R. Ervin
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AssigneeSolar Turbines Incorporated
InventorsGary D. Cape, Douglas R. Ervin
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A fin folding machine has a base, a pair of vertical side support members extending from the base. A top support member is spaced from the base and is attached to the pair of vertical side support members. The base, pair of vertical side support members, and the top support member defining an opening therebetween. A plurality of tools are movably positioned within the opening. A bar has a plurality of sensors positioned therein abut a plurality of sides. The sensors send corresponding signals to a controller which monitors the position of the plurality of tools relative to a preestablished position. And, the plurality of tools are moved to the preestablished position. The sensors monitor the preestablished position of a depth and taper of a plurality of deep serpentine upper grooves and a plurality of deep serpentine lower grooves.
A method of setting a plurality of tools in a fin folding machine to a reestablished position, said fin folding machine having a base, a pair of vertical side support members extending from the base and a top support member spaced from said base and being attached to said pair of vertical side support members, said base, said pair of vertical side support members, and said top support member defining an opening therebetween, said fin folding machine having said plurality of tool movably positioned within said opening and forming a corrugated sheet of material having a plurality of deep serpentined upper grooves and a plurality of deep serpentine lower grooves;
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