CPC B23K 26/032 (2013.01) [B23K 26/043 (2013.01); B23K 26/0665 (2013.01); B23K 26/0861 (2013.01); B41J 3/4073 (2013.01); B41M 5/262 (2013.01); B44B 3/009 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A method for decorating a workpiece, comprising:
providing a plurality of marking stations configured to mark product images on blank workpieces to produce product workpieces, at least some of which have different sizes, shapes, materials, or a combination thereof;
selecting one of the plurality of marking stations using a control system, wherein the control system includes data storage for storing product images and blank workpiece identification codes;
sending product image data to the selected one of the plurality of marking stations;
transporting a blank workpiece to the selected one of the plurality of marking stations with a robotic manipulator; and
marking a product image on the blank workpiece based on the product image data which produces a product workpiece.
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