Part feeding in practice

Vibratory feeding system for M6 screws

From mixed orientations to a consistent parts flow. See how Vibrofeed sorts and orients M6 screws for the next stage of automated production.

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Part
M6 screws
Process
Sorting & orientation
Purpose
Parts feeding for automation
Video
30-second demonstration

Application video

M6 screw feeding in action

0:30 · YouTube

Sorting, orientation and feeding of M6 screws.

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01The challenge

A consistent supply of oriented screws

Automated production requires components to arrive at the next process in a usable, consistent orientation. For M6 screws, feeding combines part movement with sorting and orientation before the handover to downstream equipment.

The objective of this application is to prepare the screws for a smooth parts flow, support reliable feeding and reduce the need for manual handling.

02The solution

Vibratory feeding, built around the component

The Vibrofeed system shown in the video sorts and orients M6 screws, preparing them for the next stage of production. This creates a consistent supply of parts for an automated process.

For a similar project, the feeding concept starts with the component and the handover requirements. Vibrofeed designs and manufactures feeding systems to suit the part geometry, the required output orientation and the needs of the subsequent operation.

The feeding principle

From loose parts to the next process

  1. Feed

    Introduce the screws into the feeding process.

  2. Orient

    Sort and orient the parts for the required handover.

  3. Supply

    Prepare a consistent parts flow for the next operation.

What the application demonstrates

Parts prepared for automated production

This application demonstrates sorting and orientation of M6 screws within a vibratory feeding process. It supports a smooth flow into the next production stage and helps reduce manual parts handling.

  • Consistent parts presentation
  • Reduced manual handling
  • Ready for the next production step
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