Advances in Robotics & Automation

Department of Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India

Publications

• Review Article   
  Automated Part Feeding: A Review of Current Practices and Future Directions
  Author(s): Soorya B, M. Dharane Dharan and Sridhar Jagadesan*
  
  The purpose of this review article is to offer a thorough overview of part feeders, which are automated devices used in manufacturing to feed and position components for subsequent processing. The article begins by presenting component feeders and detailing their important tasks in the manufacturing industry. It then describes the many types of component feeders available, such as vibratory, centrifugal, and pneumatic feeders, as well as their advantages and drawbacks. The study also discusses part feeder design factors such as part properties, feeding rate, and orientation precision. It also examines the difficulties connected with component feeding, such as part jams, misalignments, and handling fragile parts, as well as the solutions utilised to solve these difficulties. Lastly, the report provides a review of the important findings as well as recommendations for future research in.. Read More»
  

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