Vision feeding systems
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Vision feeding systems: you don't know what you see

A vision feeding system basically works the same as a traditional feeding system. Here, too, the process starts by dumping loose products into a shaker. Shaking and vibrating move the products apart so that they can be further processed one by one. In a mechanical infeed system, the items then pass through a linear module to a singulator before arriving at the manipulator, but a vision system skips all those steps. A camera detects the exact position of each individual item and then transmits the coordinates for further processing. Determining orientation and positioning accurately is lightning-fast and essential for error-free output.

Vision feeding systems vs traditional feeding systems

The main difference between a traditional feeding system and a vision feeding system is that you can do much more. The main advantage of a digital feeding solution is that you are much more flexible and can also work more precisely. Traditional systems, such as the bowlfeeders we develop at Special Machinery Netherlands, are made to feed a wide variety of products. From uniform items to complex parts, everything can basically be processed, except that not all materials are suitable for feeding via a bowlfeeder. Silicone and rubber products, for example, can cause a mechanical bowlfeeder to jam. Vision feeding systems are less sensitive to geometric tolerances and do not have this problem.

Digital feeding solutions, on the other hand, have hardly any limitations. Whatever the product characteristics or dimensions, a vision system is able to quickly scan products and determine their position, and this makes them ideal for a wide range of applications, from small delicate items to larger, irregularly shaped products.

Three vision solutions for the manufacturing industry

At Special Machinery Netherlands, we have positioned ourselves as a premier provider of robust feeding systems. Our extensive knowledge and years of experience in bowlfeeders distinguish us in the Netherlands. Furthermore, we are proficient developers of digital feeding systems. To ensure the best solution, we choose from three existing vision systems, each with its own unique benefits and applications:

Expertise in hardware en software

Special Machinery Netherlands is known for building unique and robust bowlfeeders. We supply mechanical feeding systems of proven top quality and we also have a knack for digital solutions.

We use the best vision technology available on the market, just like our competitors, but what sets us apart is the added value we offer. With our long experience in traditional feeding technology, we are uniquely able to combine modern camera systems with proven bunker systems and other mechanical solutions, and can guarantee robust and consistent output.

The expertise of our programmers combined with the craftsmanship of our bowlfeeders guarantees a working total solution and the most efficient production line.

Seeing is believing

At Special Machinery Netherlands, we create feeding systems that can withstand any level of scrutiny. We don't just claim this; we can prove it. All the solutions we develop are first tested for feasibility in our own testcenter. Only when we are confident we can deliver on our promises do we begin construction.

All the machines we build, both mechanical and vision systems, undergo strict quality control. As part of our factory acceptance test (FAT), each system must operate flawlessly for a minimum of four hours, during which we carefully ensure that the requested output is consistently delivered.

Email or call us for more information, or schedule an appointment to see for yourself what our vision feeding solutions are capable of.