WO2015134263A1 - Magnetic self-aligning manufacturing fixture - Google Patents

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WO2015134263A1
WO2015134263A1 PCT/US2015/017708 US2015017708W WO2015134263A1 WO 2015134263 A1 WO2015134263 A1 WO 2015134263A1 US 2015017708 W US2015017708 W US 2015017708W WO 2015134263 A1 WO2015134263 A1 WO 2015134263A1
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YongSeon LEE
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43FOOTWEAR
    • A43DMACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT OR METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING OR REPAIRING FOOTWEAR
    • A43D8/00Machines for cutting, ornamenting, marking or otherwise working up shoe part blanks
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25BTOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B11/00Work holders not covered by any preceding group in the subclass, e.g. magnetic work holders, vacuum work holders
    • B25B11/002Magnetic work holders
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43FOOTWEAR
    • A43DMACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT OR METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING OR REPAIRING FOOTWEAR
    • A43D11/00Machines for preliminary treatment or assembling of upper-parts, counters, or insoles on their lasts preparatory to the pulling-over or lasting operations; Applying or removing protective coverings
    • A43D11/006Devices for temporarily fixing or aligning insoles on lasts
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43FOOTWEAR
    • A43DMACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT OR METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING OR REPAIRING FOOTWEAR
    • A43D11/00Machines for preliminary treatment or assembling of upper-parts, counters, or insoles on their lasts preparatory to the pulling-over or lasting operations; Applying or removing protective coverings
    • A43D11/10Devices for holding the lacing portions in position during lasting
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43FOOTWEAR
    • A43DMACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT OR METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING OR REPAIRING FOOTWEAR
    • A43D21/00Lasting machines
    • A43D21/12Lasting machines with lasting clamps, shoe-shaped clamps, pincers, wipers, stretching straps or the like for forming the toe or heel parts of the last
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43FOOTWEAR
    • A43DMACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT OR METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING OR REPAIRING FOOTWEAR
    • A43D25/00Devices for gluing shoe parts
    • A43D25/06Devices for gluing soles on shoe bottoms
    • A43D25/08Welt hold-down devices

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  • Traditional manufacturing fixtures hold portions of an article for a manufacturing process to be performed.
  • the article may be removed from the first fixture and positioned in a second fixture to perform the second operation.
  • the transferring of the article between multiple fixtures increases potential manufacturing errors and reduces efficiencies.
  • aspects are directed to a magnetic self- aligning manufacturing fixture having magnetic members aiding in the self-alignment of fixture portions.
  • the magnetic members are secured to different portions of the fixture such that the alignment of the magnetic members causes the fixture portions to be placed into a magnetically coupled and aligned arrangement.
  • the geometric configuration of the magnetic members further aid in the self-alignment.
  • the magnetic field configuration of the magnetic members also aid in the self-alignment.
  • FIG. 1 depicts an exemplary magnetic self-aligning fixture, in accordance with aspects hereof;
  • FIG. 2 depicts an exemplary magnetic self-aligning fixture, in accordance with aspects hereof;
  • FIG. 3 depicts a cross section of the fixture depicted in FIG. 1 along cut line 3- 3, in accordance with aspects hereof;
  • FIG. 4 depicts a cross-section view of a magnetic member as integrated into a support plate and a compression plate, in accordance with aspects hereof;
  • FIG. 5 depicts a perspective of a magnetic member comprised of a concave member and a complimentary convex member, in accordance with aspects hereof;
  • FIG. 6 depicts a planar view of the concave member from FIG. 4, in accordance with aspects hereof;
  • FIG. 7 depicts a planar view of the convex member from FIG. 4, in accordance with aspects hereof;
  • FIG. 9 depicts a second configuration of the support plate having a second compression plate magnetically coupled thereto, in accordance with aspects of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 depicts a block diagram illustrating a method for using a magnetic self-aligning fixture in a manufacturing process, in accordance with aspects hereof.
  • aspects hereof provide a magnetic self- aligning manufacturing fixture having magnetic members aiding in the self-alignment of portions forming the fixture.
  • the magnetic members are secured to different portions of the fixture such that the alignment of the magnetic members causes the fixture portions to be placed into a magnetically coupled and aligned arrangement.
  • the geometric configuration of the magnetic members further aid in the self-alignment.
  • the magnetic field configuration of the magnetic members also aid in the self-alignment.
  • An additional exemplary aspect provides a magnetic self-aligning manufacturing fixture.
  • the fixture is comprised of a non-magnetic support plate having a top surface and an opposite bottom surface with a first alignment socket extend through at least a portion of the support plate.
  • the fixture is also comprised of a magnetic convex member.
  • the magnetic convex member is maintained in the first alignment socket such that a spherical cap portion of the magnetic convex member extends beyond the support plate top surface.
  • the fixture is further comprised of a compression plate having a top surface and an opposite bottom surface.
  • the compression plate comprising a second alignment socket.
  • the fixture is further comprised of a magnetic concave member.
  • the magnetic concave member is maintained in the second alignment socket and has a spherical cap receiving portion extending between the compression plate top surface and the compression plate bottom surface.
  • FIG. 1 depicts an exemplary magnetic self-aligning fixture, in accordance with aspects hereof. Similar to the elements of FIG. 2 discussed in more detail hereinafter, FIG. 1 is comprised of a support plate 102, a compression plate 104, and a plurality of magnetic member 112. Each of the support plate, the compression plate, and the magnetic members will be discussed in more detail with respect to subsequent figures.
  • FIG. 1 therefore, exemplifies a magnetic self-aligning fixture that may have a variety of configurations.
  • a magnetic member may aid with or cause the self-alignment of two or more components, such as a support plate and a compression plate. This self-aligning characteristic is enhanced by the geometric configuration of the magnetic members, and/or the magnetic field alignment of the magnetic members, as will be discussed hereinafter.
  • the fixture 200 is comprised of a support plate 202, a first compression plate 208, a second compression plate 206, a third compression plate 204, a hinge 210, a magnetic member 212, and a manufacturing void 214.
  • the fixture 200 maintains and aligns one or more articles during a manufacturing process.
  • the fixture 200 is useable for securing flexible material in a desired location within the fixture 200 for a manufacturing process, such as sewing, embroidering, cutting, painting, bonding, welding, printing, embossing, and the like.
  • the fixture 200 is configured to maintain one or more portions of an article of footwear, such as a shoe upper, for a manufacturing process to be performed on the one or more portions.
  • a material that is intended to provide additional structural integrity to a forefoot opening of a shoe upper may be maintained in a desired position relative to the shoe upper by the fixture 200 for a stitching or bonding technique to be performed by an automated mechanism, such as a sewing machine.
  • the support plate 202 may be formed from any material and of any configuration. However, in an exemplary aspect, the support plate 202 is formed from a material having a non-magnetic characteristic.
  • a non-magnetic characteristic is a material that is minimally affected by magnetic fields, such that the non-magnetic material exhibits a minimal attraction or repulsion from a magnetic member, such as the magnetic member 212.
  • the significance of a non-magnetic material forming the support plate may include a minimized interference between the self-aligning properties formed between the attraction of components (e.g., a male and a female) forming the magnetic member 212.
  • the support plate 202 in an exemplary aspect, includes one or more alignment sockets that will be discussed hereinafter in more detail at FIG. 4.
  • An alignment socket is a socket or cavity that is formed to extend between or through a top surface and/or a bottom surface of the support plate 202.
  • the alignment socket is configured to maintain and secure a magnetic member to the support plate 202 for alignment and magnetic coupling with a compression plate having a complimentary portion of the magnetic member. It is this interaction between complimentary magnetic members that provide, in part, an effective self- aligning magnetic coupling of two portion of the fixture 200 for use in a manufacturing process.
  • the support plate 202 may also comprise one or more manufacturing features.
  • manufacturing features include, but are not limited to, recessed portions intended to receive and hold one or more articles to which a manufacturing process is to be performed (e.g., portions used in the construction of an article of footwear).
  • the manufacturing feature may be formed from a subtractive process (e.g., milling) and/or from an additive process (e.g., material deposition, lamination). Therefore, in an exemplary aspect, the support plate 202 is formed from a material that is conducive for forming one or more manufacturing features.
  • the support plate may have a specified length and width, in an exemplary aspect.
  • the length and/or the width may be established to allow for a universal application on a production line or on a particular manufacturing apparatus.
  • a jig or other alignment mechanism used by a manufacturing apparatus may be configured to receive a particular sized support plate regardless of the manufacturing feature configuration of the support plate.
  • a first support plate that is configured for the manufacture of a particular article may have a common length and/or width with a second support plate that is configured for the manufacture of a different article. This standardization may allow for the universal application of the support plate and increased manufacturing efficiencies, in an exemplary aspect.
  • a compression plate is contemplated as being configured for magnetically (and/or mechanically) coupling with another plate portion, such as the support plate 202 and/or another compression plate.
  • the compression plate 208 is a compression plate that is coupled, when in use, to the support plate 202 by magnetic attraction between complimentary portions of magnetic members 212. This is in contrast to the compression plate 204 that is coupled with the support plate 202 by both the hinge 210 pivo tally and the magnetic members 212 releasably.
  • any number of magnetic members 212 may be used in any combination at any location to accomplish advantages provided herein.
  • any size of magnetic member formed from any suitable material may be position in any number at any location to effectively align and magnetically couple a support plate with a compression plate without the aid of additional mechanical fasteners or guides, in an exemplary aspect.
  • an exemplary article portion 302 for illustration purposes. While the article portion 302 is depicted, it is not limiting as to the scope contemplated. Similarly, the size and shape of features depicted with respect to the support plate 202 and the compression plate 208 are not intended as being limiting on to the scope.
  • the article portion 302 is maintained between the bottom surface of the compression plate 208 and a top formed surface of the support plate, which in this case is represented as a top surface of portion 203.
  • the support plate 202 is formed from a single material layer and therefore the material portion 302 may be compressed against a feature surface of the support plate 202.
  • a single layer of the article portion 302 is depicted for illustrative purposes, it is contemplated that multiple layers and materials may be maintained within a working cavity formed between the support plate 202 and the compression plate(s), in exemplary aspects.
  • FIG. 3 for illustration purposes, it is contemplated that any configuration, number, and arrangement of components may be used to achieve a magnetic self-aligning manufacturing fixture. For example, different thicknesses of material at different locations forming different manufacturing cavities accessible from different manufacturing voids are contemplated. Therefore, the components depicted in FIG. 3 are representative to illustrate a potential relationship of components forming a magnetic self- aligning manufacturing fixture and are not intended to be limiting.
  • FIG. 4 depicts a cross-section view 400 of a magnetic member as integrated into a support plate and a compression plate, in accordance with aspects hereof.
  • the magnetic member is comprised of a magnetic concave member 402 and a complimentary magnetic convex member 404.
  • the concave member 402 is securely maintained in the compression plate as the concave member 402 extends from a top surface 418 to a bottom surface 422 through an alignment socket.
  • the convex member 404 is securely maintained in the support plate as the convex member extends through an alignment socket to extend beyond a top surface 416.
  • the convex member 404 does not extend through the support plate to a bottom surface 420, but instead only extends from the top surface 416 towards the bottom surface 420 a depth provided by the alignment socket.
  • the concave member 402 is comprised of a flange portion 412 and a spherical cap receiving portion 406.
  • the flange portion 412 is optional in exemplary aspects. Instead, it is contemplated that a cross sectional in a plane defined by the top surface 418 may be consistent along a length of the concave member 402, in an exemplary aspect.
  • the flange 412 is functional to prevent the movement of the concave member 402 through the compression plate toward the complimentary convex member 404. Stated differently, the flange 412 is configured to not extend through the alignment socket formed within the compression plate, which prevents the concave member 402 from becoming unsecured from the compression plate in the direction of the complimentary convex member 404.
  • the spherical cap portion 408 extends from the support plate above the top surface 416. This portion that extends above the top surface 416 is configured to be received within the concave member 402 at the spherical cap receiving portion 406. Therefore, the spherical cap receiving portion 406 has a configuration (e.g., size, shape, position) that is suitable to receive the spherical cap portion 408 and to facilitate an effective magnetic coupling between the concave member 402 and the convex member 404.
  • the configuration of the convex member 404 and the concave member 402 will be discussed in greater detail hereinafter at FIGs. 5-7.
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  • a magnetic member may be desired to be replaced or removed from a plate, such as the support plate.
  • an access aperture may be incorporated for those alignment sockets that fail to extend through the entire thickness of a plate.
  • the shape of the spherical cap 408 and the complimentary spherical cap receiving portion 406 aid in aligning the magnetic members in a desired relative position.
  • This combination of geometries allows for a mechanical alignment that further enhances a magnetic alignment achieved through complimentary magnetic fields produced by the concave member 402 and the convex member 404. Therefore, the configuration from both a physical and a magnetic perspective both facilitate a self-aligning characteristic of the magnetic member which result in alignment of plate portions to which each of the magnetic members are securely coupled.
  • FIG. 5 depicts a perspective of a magnetic member 500 comprised of a concave member 502 and a complimentary convex member 504, in accordance with aspects hereof.
  • the magnetic member 500 may represent the magnetic member 212 of FIGs. 2 and 3 and/or the magnetic member of FIG. 4 in exemplary aspects hereof.
  • the magnetic member 500 is configured both physically and magnetically to provide a self-aligning mating between the concave member 502 and the convex member 504. Self-alignment in this context relates to the relative position between the concave member 502 and the convex member 504 is repeatedly consistent when mating such that a reproducible mated position is achieved by the magnetic member 500 independent of additional outside forces or components.
  • the concave member 502 is comprised of a receiving portion (e.g., a female receptacle) that is configured to receive and coordinate physically with a protrusion (e.g., male protrusion) of the convex member 504.
  • the protrusion of the convex member 504 is configured to extend into and coordinate physically with the receiving portion of the concave member 502.
  • the receiving portion as depicted is a spherical cap receiving portion 506 and the protrusion is depicted as a spherical cap 508.
  • the curved nature of the surfaces aids in ensuring a self-alignment as the concave member 502 and the convex member 504 are magnetically attracted and bonded to one another.
  • the geometric coordination between the concave member 502 and the convex member 504 create a self-aligning mechanism as the magnetic attraction forces are translated into lateral position changes by the physical interaction of the members into a desired aligned position.
  • the magnetic member 500 there are at least two factors that allow for the self- alignment characteristic of the magnetic member 500, the first discussed is the geometric configuration between the magnetic member portions.
  • a second factor is the arrangement of magnetic fields in the concave member 502 and the convex member 504, which is generally depicted in FIGs. 6 and 7, respectively.
  • the magnetic polarity of the magnetic member portions are axially aligned with each other in an opposite polarity configuration that results in an attraction between the concave member 502 and the convex member 504.
  • FIG. 6 depicts a planar view of the concave member 502 from FIG. 5, in accordance with aspects hereof.
  • An exemplary magnetic polarity of the concave member 502 is depicted by the "N" and the "S" indications indicating a north magnetic pole and a south magnetic pole, respectively. While a particular magnetic field orientation is depicted for illustration purposes, it is contemplated that any orientation may be implemented in exemplary aspects.
  • the concave member 502 is comprised of a first portion 602 and a second portion 604.
  • the first portion 602 may serve as a flange to aid in securing and preventing the passing of the concave member 502 through an alignment socket in an unintended direction.
  • the second portion 604 is configured to be maintained securely within an alignment socket. As such as the first portion has a diameter 608 that mechanically is maintained within an alignment socket having a similar diameter with appropriate tolerance ranges.
  • the second portion 604 also has a length 612 that is equivalent to the thickness of a plate from a top surface to a bottom surface, in an exemplary aspect.
  • an alignment socket extending through a compression plate has a circular cross-section in a plane defined by a top surface of the compression plate, where the circular cross-section of the alignment socket has a diameter equivalent to diameter 608.
  • the alignment socket has a depth of the compression plate thickness that is equivalent to the length 612.
  • the first portion 602 has a diameter 606. As the diameter 606 is greater than the diameter 608, which is configured to be equivalent to the alignment socket, the first portion 602 is sized so that it will not pass through the alignment socket, in an exemplary aspect. Stated differently, by having a larger diameter in the first portion 602, the concave member 502 is able to resist dislodgement from the alignment socket as a result of the magnetic attraction force applying a force through the alignment socket, in an exemplary aspect.
  • the first portion 602 has a length 610, which may be altered depending on a desired amount of magnetic material and structural characteristics.
  • FIG. 7 depicts a planar view of the convex member 504 from FIG. 5, in accordance with aspects hereof.
  • An exemplary magnetic polarity of the convex member 504 is depicted by the "N" and the "S" indications indicating a north magnetic pole and a south magnetic pole, respectively. While a particular magnetic field orientation is depicted for illustration purposes, it is contemplated that any orientation may be implemented in exemplary aspects.
  • the support plate has a thickness extending between the top surface and the bottom surface that is greater than the length 708 such that the convex member 504 does not extend through to the bottom surface.
  • the greater thickness than length 708 may prevent the convex member 504 from contacting a working surface onto which the support plate is positioned, which may be magnetic and therefore interfere with manufacturing operations, in an exemplary aspect.
  • FIG. 8 depicts a first configuration 800 comprised of a support plate 802 and a first compression plate 804 maintained by both a mechanical mechanism and a magnetic member 812, in accordance with aspects hereof.
  • the support plate 802 is comprised of a manufacturing feature 806.
  • the manufacturing feature 806 is a recessed cavity sized to receive and maintain an article portion 808, such as a portion of a shoe upper.
  • the support plate 802 is further comprised of a plurality of alignment sockets each maintaining a magnetic member, such as a convex member 810. While a convex member 810 is depicted as being maintained within the support plate 802, it is contemplated that a concave member may alternatively (or additionally) be maintained in one or more alignment sockets of the support plate 802, in an exemplary aspect.
  • the position of the alignment sockets within the support plate 802 are determined to allow the support plate 802 to magnetically couple with a variety of compression plates (as will be depicted in FIGs. 9 and 10) such that the support plate 802 and article portion 808 may be pared through a sequence of manufacturing processes while switching out compression plates to aid in each of the subsequent manufacturing processes. Therefore, the position of the alignment sockets maintaining magnetic members is universal, in an exemplary aspect, to allow for the interchanging of different compression plates to further achieve efficiencies in the manufacturing process.
  • the compression plate 804 is depicted in this exemplary aspect as having a combination of a mechanical fastener, a hinge, and a magnetic member 812 to secure the compression plate 804 with the support plate 802.
  • the compression plate 804 may be configured to remain magnetically coupled with the support plate 802 during a sequence of manufacturing processes that involve the exchanging of other compression plates (as will be illustrated in FIGs. 9 and 10).
  • the compression plate 804 may be functional to maintain the article 808 within the manufacturing feature 806 while other compression plates are exchanged between different manufacturing processes.
  • the compression plate 804 is shaped to also universally coordinate with subsequently interchanged compression plates, in an exemplary aspect. This shaping may further aid in the alignment of a subsequently positioned compression plate.
  • the edge or portion to which a subsequently positioned compression plate is proximate may be shaped, such as a male/female relationship to aid in the alignment of the subsequently positioned compression plate.
  • FIG. 8 While a specific configuration of various components are depicted in FIG. 8 for illustrative purposes, any combination of features having any number or configuration of features/components may be implemented within the scope of the aspects presented herein.
  • FIG. 9 depicts a second configuration 900 of the support plate 802 having a second compression plate 902 magnetically coupled thereto, in accordance with aspects of the present invention.
  • the second compression plate 902 is coupled with the support plate 802 solely by a series of complimentary magnetic members, such as a magnetic member 912, that magnetically attract to a counterpart magnetic member of the support plate 802, such as the magnetic member 812 of FIG. 8.
  • the second compression plate 902 self- aligns with the support plate 802 in this example by leveraging the magnetic configuration and geometric configuration of the magnetic member 912 (and magnetic member 812 of FIG. 8). Therefore, a human (or a machine) needs only to position the compression plate 902 in an approximately desired position relative to the support plate 802 in order for the magnetic member to self-align and magnetically secure the second compression plate 902 with the support plate 802.
  • the second compression plate 902 is configured such that the magnetic member 912 is positioned in a location on the second compression plate 902 such that when the magnetic member 912 is attracted with the magnetic member 812 of FIG. 8, a manufacturing void through which the article 808 is accessible is positioned in an appropriate location on the article 808.
  • the manufacturing void which provides access to the article for a manufacturing process through a plate, such as a compression plate, may be changed by switching out the compression plates magnetically coupled with the support plate, in an exemplary aspect.
  • FIG. 10 depicts a third configuration 1000 with the support plate 802 magnetically coupled with a third compression plate 1002, in accordance with aspects hereof.
  • the third compression plate 1002 is configured with magnetic members arranged to coordinate with complimentary magnetic members secured in the support plate 802.
  • the magnetic member of the third compression plate 1002 are further arranged such that a manufacturing void is positioned in a desired location relative to the article 808 to facilitate an appropriate manufacturing process on the article 808.
  • a magnetic member 1012 is configured to self- align with a complimentary magnetic member, such as the magnetic member 812 of FIG. 8.
  • the first compression plate 804 remains magnetically coupled with the support plate 802 when both the second compression plate 902 and the third compression plate 1002 are magnetically coupled with the support plate 802. It is contemplated that the first compression plate 804 is effective for maintaining the article 808 in a desired position relative to the support plate 802 during the transition from the second compression plate 902 to the third compression plate 1002.
  • FIGs. 8-10 are illustrative in nature and not intended to be limiting. It is contemplated that any number of magnetic members may be positioned in an arrangement and having any characteristic that achieves aspects provided herein. Further, it is contemplated that the manufacturing voids through the compression plate which the article is accessible may be of any size, shape, and location that is suitable for performing a desired manufacturing process. The size, shape, and features of the support plate may be of any size, shape and combination of features that facilitate aspects provided herein.
  • FIG. 11 depicts a block diagram illustrating a method 1100 for using a magnetic self-aligning fixture in a manufacturing process, in accordance with aspects hereof.
  • a step of positioning an article in a manufacturing feature of a support plate is represented.
  • the support plate is comprised of one or more magnetic members, such as a convex magnetic member.
  • the magnetic member having a particular magnetic field configuration that facilitates self- aligning of a complimentary magnetic member that is secured within a compression plate to be secured thereto the support plate.
  • a step of magnetically securing a first compression plate to the support plate is represented.
  • the support plate and the first compression plate secure the article there between.
  • the first compression plate has a magnetic member that is configured to self-align and attract to the magnetic member of the support plate. Further, the magnetic member is positioned within the first compression plate such that a manufacturing void of the first compression plate is positioned at a location of the article that is intended for a manufacturing operation to be performed.
  • a step of performing a manufacturing process on the article as secured by the support plate and the first compression plate is represented.
  • the manufacturing process may be any process, such as sewing, embroidering, painting, spraying, printing, welding, bonding, tacking, cutting, punching, embossing, and the like. This manufacturing process may leverage an opening in the compression plate that allows a manufacturing apparatus (or human) to access the desired portion of the article for performing the manufacturing process.
  • a step of magnetically securing a second compression plate to the support plate is represented.
  • the second compression plate is comprised of one or more magnetic members that correspond with and compliment one or more magnetic members of the support plate such that the second compression plate self-aligns and magnetically couples with the support plate.
  • the position of the magnetic members in the second compression plate are arranged such that a manufacturing void is positioned at a desired location on the article as maintained between the support plate and the compression plate. It is contemplated that additional portions of the article (e.g., additional piece of upper material) may be placed on the article prior to securing the second compression plate to the support plate.
  • the second article material may be process in combination (or independently) of the article positioned in block 1102.
  • a step of performing a second manufacturing process on the article is represented.
  • the second manufacturing process may be the same as performed at block 1106; however, it may be performed at a different location or on a different material combination.
  • the article is maintained in a common support plate having defined magnetic member configurations and multiple operations are performed on the article using different compression plates.
  • the method 1100 is exemplary in nature and not intended to be limited as to the scope provided herein. For example, one or more steps may be omitted or rearranged in ordering. Further, it is contemplated that additional steps may be inserted in exemplary aspect.

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