Flexible checker solution
March 1st 2007 Aylesbury Automation has helped Gripple to solve a complex problem in the assembly of its new Gripple design by providing a smart sensing Cognex Checker to orientate small parts being fed into their assembly machine. "We required a solution that didn't interrupt the manufacturing and assembly process and which would have the sensitivity to recognise product parts in order to achieve the best machine cycle times," said John Joyce,Technical Director, Gripple. The solution had to ensure that small gripple parts are fed at the correct orientation from a step feeder. There were several difficulties that needed to be overcome in order for the gripple parts to be presented in one of four acceptable orientations. Aylesbury specified a Cognex Checker which not only solves the problems but allows flexibility in the assembly process if changes are made in future to the design of gripples. More articles from Aylesbury Automation Ltd: | 
