A flexible feeder supplies workpieces, but many automated processes also require those workpieces to be identified, positioned, or presented in a repeatable way. A positioning system can provide this connection between feeding and the next process.
It helps prepare workpieces for the next automated operation. Depending on the project, this may involve positioning, identification, vision-assisted checking, or presentation for a robot or assembly station. The exact method must be confirmed for the selected configuration.
A modular station can combine the feeder, supply hopper, positioning system, monitor, robot, and control interface according to the application. This allows the system to be reviewed as a complete process instead of as separate equipment.
Confirm the workpiece size and weight, required position, camera and lighting requirements, monitor and control interfaces, downstream robot or equipment, cycle time, accuracy, and installation space.
The brochure shows an external-monitor concept, but the monitor size, function, interface, and inclusion in the standard configuration must be confirmed.
A positioning system can help connect flexible feeding with the downstream automation process. The best configuration should be selected using the workpiece, positioning objective, vision requirements, and system interfaces.
