The Business of Manufacturing Podcast explores the cutting-edge trends, disruptive technologies, and strategic insights shaping today’s manufacturing world. Join us for in-depth discussions on digital transformation, advanced robotics, 3D printing advancements, market growth opportunities, and critical business strategies. Perfect for industry professionals, business leaders, and anyone passionate about the future of global production.
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Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
The heart of this vibratory bowl feeder, crafted by an engineer named “Fraens”, consists of a weighted base and a top bowl, secured on three cleverly positioned springs. An electromagnet, nestled between them, is pivotal in creating the vibrations. To operate the electromagnet, a sine wave is generated by an Arduino and conveyed as PWM through an H-bridge. The true mastery, however, is in attaining the ideal equilibrium between force, frequency, and the rigidity of the springs. Despite appearing as simple mechanisms, vibratory feeders entail numerous engineering computations to function effectively, lying subtly beneath their exterior.
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