The document discusses different types of parts feeders. It describes a programmable parts feeder that can be programmed to feed any planar polygonal part. The key components are a feeding mechanism that can orient parts under software control and a planning algorithm to transform part descriptions into feeding programs. Conical bowl feeders are also described, which use vibration and a helical track to sequentially feed and orient parts leaving the feeder aligned and ready for assembly. Parts feeders provide flexibility over manual labor and reduce costs for manufacturers.

1. Assignment
Topic:- Parts feeder
submitted by:-
Ilyas hussain

2. • Introduction:- A parts feeder is a machine that
orients parts. In this presentation we present
a programmable parts feeder: a mechanism that can
be programmed to feed any planar polygonal part.
Parts feeder

3. Components of programmable
part feeder
• Feeding mechanism: A device that can orient parts
under software control.
• Planning algorithm: A method for transforming a
geomertrical part description into a programme for
the mechanism.

4. Mechanism
A device that can orient parts under software control. We
use a modified parallel-jaw gripper. The mechanism
requires one controlled degree of freedom to orient the
gripper, and one uncontrolled degree of freedom (such as
a pneumatic actuator) to open and close the jaws.

5. Advantages of programmable parts feeder
• The key advantage of a programmable parts feeder is
flexibility.
• Flexible manufacturing systems can be used for a
variety of products.
• Flexibility reduces the number of machines required
and lead time for manufacturing new products.
• A programmable parts feeder can be reprogrammed
rather than physically modified when part geometry
changes.

6. Conical bowl feeder

7. Conical bowl feeder
• Introduction:- Vibratory bowl feeders are used to
feed individual component parts for assembly on
industrial production line.
• They are used when bulk package of small
components must be fed into another machine one-
by-one, oriented in a particular direction.
• Vibratory feeders are self-contained systems,
comprising of a specially tooled bowl feeder that
orients the components.

8. Construction and mechanism
• The bowl has a helical track climbing the inside wall.
• By giving the bowl a circular vibratory motion, parts
dumped into the bowl will climb the helical track in
single file.
• As parts climb the track, they get orientated, and
deflect disoriented parts back into the center of the
bowl.

9. • They will gradually be shaken so that they are all aligned. They
thus leave the feeder's conveyor one-by-one, all in the same
orientation.
• This conveyor then leads directly to the following assembly or
packing machine.

10. Accessories
• Coating: Bowl feeder coatings minimise wear and
tear, reduces noise and damage to parts.
• Sound enclosure/cover: A foam-lined structure that
absorbs the noise created by the vibratory feeder.
• Base plates: Enable easy mounting of the drive unit
to the machine bed.
• Hopper: Large, bulk container that stores material
and regulates parts flow into the vibratory feeder
system.

11. Applications
• Vibratory feeders are utilized in many industries
including, pharmaceutical, automotive, electronic,
food, Fast Moving Consumable Goods (FMCG),
packaging and metal working industries.
• It also serves other industries such as glass, foundry,
steel, construction, recycling, pulp and paper, and
plastics.
• vibratory feeders offer a cost-effective alternative to
manual labour, saving manufacturer’s time and
labour costs.

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