CPC B23K 37/0533 (2013.01) [E04B 1/2403 (2013.01); B23K 37/0426 (2013.01); B23K 2101/06 (2018.08); E04B 2001/2415 (2013.01); E04B 2001/2424 (2013.01); E04B 2001/2466 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An apparatus for connecting collar components to an elongate member, comprising:
a frame structure having a central opening configured to receive an elongate member, the frame structure including at least a first loading station, each loading station configured to receive a collar component and including:
a latch device, and
a reference surface,
wherein the latch device is configured to control relative location of the collar component along a central axis of the frame structure by forcing a trailing protrusion of the collar component against the reference surface, prior to connecting the collar component to the elongate member.
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