by Fortville Feeders | Jun 26, 2019 | Feeder Bowls, Tracking Systems
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....
by Fortville Feeders | Jun 26, 2019 | Feeder Bowls
Problems: The customer produces machined parts for the automotive industry. They were using a hand-loaded gravity track for grinding operations. This led to inconsistency in the way parts were loaded, which caused stops and starts to the process. Also,...
by Fortville Feeders | Jun 26, 2019 | Feeder Bowls
Problem: The customer needed a feeder bowl system that met FDA specifications for materials that would come in contact with parts used in drug packaging. The customer had requested that their system be constructed with an electropolished stainless steel wherever...
by Fortville Feeders | Jun 26, 2019 | Feeder Bowls
Problem: This customer needed to have an efficient way to feed two parts – a bushing and an insert – to a common dead nest for pick- up with their robot. Solution: Fortville built a dual vibratory feeder bowl system that fully automated the loading of parts...
by Fortville Feeders | Jun 26, 2019 | Feeder Bowls
Problem: The customer works with small, coiled metal springs. Moving them from bulk to a singular spring for their automated machinery proved to be a challenge. Springs have a tendency to tangle and clog machinery. Operators had to constantly monitor the supply...
by Fortville Feeders | Jun 26, 2019 | Feeder Bowls
Problem: The customer wanted to redesign a three part feeder system. The three parts would be picked up and assembled by a robotic gripper arm. It was important that the new feeder system save space, be able to work with their robot, and be able to match...
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