Types of Sensors

Classified by Measured Property Position/Displacement Sensors: Detect presence, position, or distance. Force/Pressure Sensors: Measure force, weight, or torque. Vision Sensors: Capture images for identification, inspection, etc. Temperature Sensors: Measure temperature. Flow Sensors: Measure gas/liquid flow rate. Level Sensors: Detect liquid level in a tank. Classified by Working Principle Photoelectric Sensors: Use light (blocked or reflected […]

Pain Points of Spider Robots

Limited Workspace Description: Its working envelope is relatively small and dome-shaped due to the parallel-arm structure. Pain Point: Unsuitable for long-distance movement; ideal only for compact work areas. Very Low Payload Capacity Description: Designed for speed, with lightweight components limiting load capacity. Pain Point: Typically handles only a few grams to a few hundred grams. Restricted […]

What About the Speed of a Centrifugal Feeder?

The speed of a centrifugal feeder is one of its standout features. It typically achieves higher and smoother feeding rates compared to vibratory bowls for suitable parts. Speed Range and Advantages High-Speed Range: For small, uniform parts, centrifugal feeders can easily achieve speeds ranging from hundreds to thousands of parts per minute. Speeds between 1000 to 4000 PPM are common. […]

Advantages of Spider Robots

Extremely High Speed Description: The lightweight moving platform is driven by multiple servo motors simultaneously, allowing for very high acceleration and deceleration. Advantage: Ideal for high-speed picking, packaging, and sorting, significantly outperforming traditional serial robots in cycle time. Outstanding Repeatability Description: The load is shared by multiple arms, creating a stable, rigid structure that minimizes cumulative […]

Working Principle of Spider Robots

The core principle is that multiple independent arms work in parallel to drive a single moving platform. Core Structure Base Platform: The fixed base. Moving Platform: The end-effector that carries the tooling. Drive Arms: Typically 3 or 4 arms, each driven by an independent servo motor on the base. Forearm Links: Lightweight rods connecting the drive […]

Pain Points of Flexible Feeders

  High Initial Investment Cost Description: A complete system includes a vibrating platform, industrial vision system, robot, and software, costing significantly more than traditional feeders. Pain Point: The largest barrier for SMEs; ROI must be carefully evaluated. Relatively Lower Cycle Speed Description: The “scatter-scan-pick” process is sequential. The robot typically picks one part at a […]

Products Suitable for Use with Flexible Feeders

Flexible feeders excel in applications requiring high flexibility and gentle handling. They are ideal for: Tangle-Prone and Delicate Parts This is the primary strength of flexible feeders, solving key pain points of vibratory bowls. Examples: All types of springs O-rings, seals Flexible wires, cables Thin-walled, precision metal/plastic parts Reason: Parts are freely scattered, eliminating forced friction and impact […]

What is the Principle of a Centrifugal Feeder?

The working principle of a centrifugal feeder can be summarized in the following core steps: Rotation Generates Centrifugal Force Process: Parts are loaded into a stationary outer bowl. A motor-driven rotating disc at the center spins. Friction between the disc and the parts causes them to move. Core Principle: The rotation generates strong centrifugal force, which pushes the […]

What is the Principle of a Flexible Feeder?

The working principle of a flexible feeder can be summarized in three core steps: Random Scattering Process: Bulk, unordered parts are poured onto a tray on top of a vibratory platform. The platform vibrates, causing parts to move randomly and disperse across the tray. Vision Recognition Process: An industrial camera above the tray captures an image. […]

What is the Principle of a Step Feeder?

The working principle of a step feeder can be summarized in three core steps, forming a typical “push-return-wait” cycle: Reset and Loading Process: The pusher is in its retracted home position. Parts in the hopper fall by gravity to fill the space in front of the pusher. Purpose: Prepares parts for the next feeding cycle. Advancing and […]

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