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The present invention is an automated sealant applicator held by a gantry tool and is computer directed and controlled for performing sealant operations on workpieces. The automated sealant applicator is computer directed and controlled for moving around a workpiece and for applying controlled amoun

The present invention is an automated sealant applicator held by a gantry tool and is computer directed and controlled for performing sealant operations on workpieces. The automated sealant applicator is computer directed and controlled for moving around a workpiece and for applying controlled amounts of sealants along precise paths, and with desired sealant patterns. The amount, path, and pattern of sealant are derived from engineering data. A CCD advanced vision system and/or a cutter chuck with a positioning and locating system can be used to precisely locate and apply sealant to the workpiece.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An automated sealant applicator system for automatically performing sealant operations on a workpiece, comprising:a platform;a numerically controlled gantry slidably coupled to said platform;said gantry having a robotic arm having an end sealant applicator tool for applyi

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An automated sealant applicator system for automatically performing sealant operations on a workpiece, comprising:a platform;a numerically controlled gantry slidably coupled to said platform;said gantry having a robotic arm having an end sealant applicator tool for applying a sealant to said workpiece;a vertical translation module coupled to said robotic arm and having a vertical movement device for translating said robotic arm along a Z axis;a plurality of longitudinal translation modules coupled to said robotic arm and said platform and having a longitudinal movement device for translating said longitudinal translation modules along a Y axis;a transverse translation module coupled to said robotic arm and said vertical translation module and having a transverse movement device for translating said transverse translation module along a X axis;a charge-coupled device vision/camera system having a positioning and locating system attached to a lower end of said robotic arm to precisely locate and apply said sealant to said workpiece; anda multi-movement control device having preprogrammed instructions stored in programmable memory, wherein said multi-movement control device is electronically coupled to said robotic arm having said end sealant applicator tool for electronically controlling said sealant applicator automatically with said preprogrammed instructions.