Compact conveyor solution including deburring
Task
An automotive supplier produces ferromagnetic stamped parts with a unit weight of up to 0.5 kg. After the stamping process, the components need to be reliably transported from the stamping machine to downstream processing stations.
The parts are transferred to the conveying path via a slide. This places several requirements on the conveyor technology:
Firstly, different stamped parts need to be distributed flexibly in different directions, therefore a T-junction must be integrated into the conveying path. The direction selection should be manually adjustable and also implemented in the most space-saving way possible.
Secondly, automatic deburring of the parts is planned in the transport process. This takes place directly on the conveying path using a brush unit. The resulting abrasion and dirt places increased demands on the robustness and wear resistance of the conveyor technology used.
Solution from mk
To meet these requirements, a customised conveyor solution was implemented that is optimally adapted to the conditions on site.
The system is based around a GUF-P 2000 belt conveyor that is 150 mm wide and 3000 mm long. Magnets are integrated into the centre of the conveyor frame. These ensure that the ferromagnetic stamped parts are held securely in place on the conveyor belt during transport over a distance of around 500 mm. This keeps the components in a stable position during the brushing process and enables reliable deburring.
A second GUF-P 2000 belt conveyor is used to change the direction. The two conveyors are connected by means of a compact, sliding junction. The conveyor frames are connected to each other in a cross shape so that the conveyor belts run directly over one another, enabling seamless transfer of the parts.
A manually adjustable pusher unit allows the operator to flexibly determine the direction of transport of the stamped parts and feed them directly to the respective processing stations.
An extremely wear-resistant and robust conveyor belt was used to withstand the increased mechanical loads caused by the brushing process and the permanent sliding contact in the area of the junction.
Customer benefits
- Space-saving and compact integration of the conveyor junction
- Reliable transport despite abrasion and contamination
- Simple, manual change of direction without additional automation work
- Low maintenance thanks to robust, low-wear design
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