Single axis applicator

A method of processing a glass workpiece, comprising:

• supporting the workpiece on a table, the table having an edge, the edge being parallel to a first linear axis;
• securing the workpiece to a central suction unit that is activateable to grip the glass workpiece, the central suction unit travelling along a second linear axis oriented generally perpendicular to the first linear axis and travel of the central suction unit being limited within a perimeter of the workpiece supporting table;
• applying adhesive or sealant material to a first edge of the glass workpiece by movable operation of an applicator on a traveler shiftable along the first linear axis oriented parallel to and outwardly of the edge of the workpiece supporting table whereby the glass workpiece can be adhesively coupled to a further workpiece or a seal is created;
• selectively coupling a corner suction gripper to the workpiece proximate a corner of the glass workpiece and moving the corner suction gripper with the traveler and the applicator parallel to the first linear axis;
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• rotating the glass workpiece to a position in which a second edge of the glass workpiece is parallel to the table edge;
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• applying further adhesive or sealant material to the second edge of the glass workpiece by movable operation of the applicator.