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I do the odd job for a local spring factory.
Many of the machines use chutes to catch the springs as they are made, these also sort them, any that are too long or two short are separated for scrap or rework.
They wanted some new ones-
Larger chutes.
Smaller chutes.
Polycarbonate viewing windows so any blockages can be spotted easily.
The central outlet discharges directly into heat treatment ovens.
Both types use the same operating mechanism, a couple of small servo motors will be mounted on the back, with a spring return to keep the two flaps inside in the open position.
Picture minus the electrics obviously.
Flaps inside direct the springs, left, right, of straight through. Mounted in oilite bushes for smooth operation.
All done in 304ss bar the bases to save painting/plating all the smaller parts.
Something a bit different
Many of the machines use chutes to catch the springs as they are made, these also sort them, any that are too long or two short are separated for scrap or rework.
They wanted some new ones-
Larger chutes.
Smaller chutes.
Polycarbonate viewing windows so any blockages can be spotted easily.
The central outlet discharges directly into heat treatment ovens.
Both types use the same operating mechanism, a couple of small servo motors will be mounted on the back, with a spring return to keep the two flaps inside in the open position.
Picture minus the electrics obviously.
Flaps inside direct the springs, left, right, of straight through. Mounted in oilite bushes for smooth operation.
All done in 304ss bar the bases to save painting/plating all the smaller parts.
Something a bit different