One of the most commonly seen and vital categories of assembly automation equipment is the feeder bowl. These devices are imperative to successful automated assembly processes and are used in hundreds of applications in factory automation. But delicate parts require more precision control of the bowl and track feeders. Leaving these device vibrate too long will cause excessive wear and damage to the parts.
There are two main sensing applications for controlling delicate parts in feeder bowls: Accurate Bowl Level and Feed Track Detection.