SMarT Feed Interconnect Bulk Parts Feeder for SMT Placement Machines smtfeed1.jpg (17036 bytes)

The Cambridge Automatic SMarT Feed system is designed to separate, feed and  present loose, surface-mountable parts to the vacuum pickup head of virtually any placement machine. SMarT Feed's vibratory bowl can be placed anywhere close to the pick and place system. Parts are fed through a tube to the feeder head which can be positioned in a regular feeder slot and quickly changed. SMarT Feed, state-of-the-art part handling system from the insertion experts at Cambridge Automatic.

APPLICATIONS

Bulk fed interconnect parts such as sockets, pins, standoffs, and spacers from any component vendor.  

FEATURES

  •  Quick change feeder heads
  • The feeder is designed to position easily or to be removed quickly in order to accomplish rapid changeovers as required.
  • Bulk parts supply
  • The Smart Feed allows parts to be supplied in bulk, eliminating the need for expensive and wasteful prepackaging.
  • Vibratory bowl separation
  • Self sensing feed replacement
  • Autonomous standalone system
  • Our Smart Feed sensor automatically rejects parts that are out of spec, which virtually eliminates downtime associated with defective components.
  • Compact feeder head
  • The feeder head is a compact design typically requiring a single slot on the placement system. Adapter plates allow the feeder to be used on different machines from various manufacturers.

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3 Huron Drive 
Natick, MA 01760 
Phone: 508-653-9002
FAX: 508-651-3687

 

 

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