Tracking Systems Case Studies
Feeder system resonates with testing equipment manufacturer
Problem: An integrator was building a parts resonance testing machine that checked powdered metal parts for defects. Powdered or sintered metal is prone to inclusions – cracks or pockets where air is trapped which weakens the structural integrity of the part....
Ultra tiny parts feeder for iridium metal electrodes
Problem: Fortville Feeders will service any feeder system, regardless of its manufacturer. On one such service call to the manufacturer of spark plugs, the customer was having trouble getting a very small iridium electrode to feed correctly. The electrodes were...
Five-line, high-speed parts feeding system
Problem: The manufacturer of water treatment control valves was looking for a way to automate their parts feeding and loading system that would continuously feed five conveyors that supplied their assembly station. The loading had previously been done by hand. The...
High-speed, lightweight parts feeding system
Problem: A manufacturer of ear protection devices needed two small parts – stems for earplugs - fed to their assembly equipment at a high rate of speed. The plastic stems had to be oriented properly, with the smaller diameter end leading. Any damaged or irregular...
Positioning part for robotic pick up
Problem: The customer is a capital equipment designer and manufacturer. They were experiencing a problem with a robot operation that picked up a part in an isolation cell. The trouble came with the presentation of the part for pickup. A majority of the...
Feeder systems for very small parts
Problem: The customer needed to sort and orient small wire parts (.150″ squares made with .0085″ wire) for high speed automation. They needed a system that would feed and track the parts reliably. Solution: With any small part, positioning in correct...
High speed, dual-line feeder system for dental equipment
Problem: The customer was packaging prophy angles that are used in dentists offices for teeth cleaning. They wanted a feeder system that would run a dual line for their bagging systems. Each line would be required to feed up to 200 parts per minute....
Customized loading and sorting of parts for a four line grinder
Problem: The customer had a need to feed a four line grinding machine with a continuous feed of parts. They had a bulk parts tote for their parts and a washing system, but needed to automate the loading and sorting process from start to finish....
Sorting and conveyor system moves parts 14 feet above the floor
Problem: The customer needed to sort and move bulk plastic caps to two robots for pickup. The parts needed to be moved over 50 feet. However, there was a problem with space. The shop floor needed to be kept clear for rolling equipment and the existing machinery....
Vibratory feeder bowl Brushlon lined to protect bulk parts
Problem: The customer needed a parts feeder system that would move bulk parts into position in the correct orientation for pickup. These parts were prone to be scratched or damaged in a normal bulk feeder. They needed an...
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