Jordan E Klein

US Patent:

20160167167, Jun 16, 2016

Filed:

Dec 15, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/570654

Inventors:

Scott R. McCallum - Alto MI, US
Charles A. Slagter - Greenville MI, US
Jordan A. Klein - Grand Rapids MI, US
James K Fentz - Belmont MI, US

International Classification:

B23K 26/06
B23K 26/362

Abstract:

A blank etching apparatus is provided that positions an etching screen relative to a blank. The blank etching apparatus includes a worktable having a table top and a base. The table top has a pair of lateral sides and a pair of longitudinal sides. A first jig is movable with respect to the table top along an x-axis. The first jig includes a first pair of lateral segments and a first pair of longitudinal segments. A screen frame is received between the first pair of longitudinal segments and the first pair of lateral segments of the first jig. The screen frame is moveable relative to the first jig and the table top along a y-axis. The screen frame receives and carries the etching screen and cooperates with the first jig to accurately and repeatably position the etching screen relative to the blank.