A method and apparatus for selectively orienting an article (28) can include
a selective indexing of a movable carriage (94) between a first carriage
position and at least a second carriage position, thereby providing a selected
face-alignment of a datum surface (74) of the article. In particular aspects,
the first carriage position can be configured to provide for a first, twist displacement
of the article, and the second carriage position can be configured to provide for
a second, twist displacement of the article with the second twist displacement
directionally opposite to the first twist displacement. In another aspect, the
movable carriage can include an indexing wheel (120). In a further aspect,
at least one set of twist-belts (66) can be connected to the carriage (94).
