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LASER marking of hydraulic filter caps
Customer wanted an automated system for LASER marking plastic and metal caps to be used in their hydraulic oil filter production line. The product range has multiple diameters and a variety of information etched on the surface. Customer wanted minimal change over tooling and the ability for an operator to just place a piece on the conveyor and another operator just take off a marked part.
The range of product diameters lead to the use of a replaceable nest rather than a replaceable starwheel. Infeed and exit conveyors were shaped to fit in existing production footprint. Door was located and shaped to provide access as there is equipment in close proximity. Easy change over was a key design element.
SolidWorks Model
Solid Works used to create assembly model. All parts and commercial components are included to ensure fitment.
20220818_141611.mp4Infeed to Indexer
Testing the infeed conveyor to indexer with product. High level eye informs system that product is ready to run and indexer turns starwheel 90 degrees.
Rear View
Build process underway. Major components installed and system is able to be tested.
Interchangeable Nests
Four nests sizes were determined to accommodate the current range of product being run.
20220912_173608.mp4Marking Parts
Machine indexes part to marking station. LASER locates part and etches surface.
Marking and Inspection
Laser marker has rudimentary product location and was used to locate part inside nest and mark. A miss mark or failed mark was flagged and rejected at the next station.
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