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A stabilizing fixture particularly suited for use with a robot end effector and holding relatively flexible components while they are cut, trimmed, or otherwise machined by the end effector. The fixture includes a chassis with wheels and a plurality of upwardly projecting posts that support an upper

A stabilizing fixture particularly suited for use with a robot end effector and holding relatively flexible components while they are cut, trimmed, or otherwise machined by the end effector. The fixture includes a chassis with wheels and a plurality of upwardly projecting posts that support an upper frame. The upper frame defines a platform for supporting, aligning, and stabilizing a flexible workpiece. The frame includes a two L-shaped brackets to support the workpiece and one or more vacuum-powered suction cups for tightly gripping and holding the workpiece against the brackets.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A stabilizing fixture for mounting a flexible work piece to be machined by a robot end effector, the flexible work piece having a wall of a predetermined length and a rim extending a predetermined distance from the wall, the stabilizing fixture comprising:a rigid frame extending su

[ We claim:] [1.] A stabilizing fixture for mounting a flexible work piece to be machined by a robot end effector, the flexible work piece having a wall of a predetermined length and a rim extending a predetermined distance from the wall, the stabilizing fixture comprising:a rigid frame extending substantially along the length of the wall forming a platform for supporting the work piece;a first angle bracket attached to the frame and extending along the length of the frame, said first angle bracket including a first upwardly extending flange and a second outwardly extending flange, the first upwardly extending flange extending in a first predetermined direction a first predetermined distance, forming a first shoulder for engaging the rim of the work piece and aligning the work piece with the robot;a second angle bracket attached to the first angle bracket and extending along the length of the frame, said second angle bracket including a first downwardly extending flange and a second outwardly extending flange, the second outwardly extending flange extending in a second predetermined direction a second predetermined distance, forming a second shoulder against which the rim can be pressed as the work piece is flexed.