A Bar Feeding System gets the same part to the same place in the same orientation, thousands of times without jamming. The Bar Feeding System described here is built with a servo drive and programmable indexing and specified for food processing plants. mechanical handling with guided part presentation and jam detection sits behind the numbers below, which are stated as delivered rather than as a best case.
The parts that matter most are the interfaces: bores, sealing faces, threads and mounting patterns. Those are held to ±0.2 mm, verified against the drawing, and recorded before anything is packed.
Specification
| Process | Mechanical handling with guided part presentation and jam detection |
|---|---|
| Material / configuration | a servo drive and programmable indexing |
| Size / capacity | feed rates to 120 parts per minute |
| Tolerance | ±0.2 mm |
| Surface finish | stainless or anodised aluminium construction |
| Application | bar feeding system for food processing plants |
| Inspection | Dimensional report, material certificate, first article report on request |
| Lead time | 7–15 working days for samples, 3–4 weeks for production |
| Minimum order | 1 piece for prototypes, from 50 pieces for production pricing |
Manufacturing process
The operation sequence is decided before the first chip is cut: roughing to leave even stock, semi-finishing, then mechanical handling with guided part presentation and jam detection as the final operation. That order is what keeps ±0.2 mm stable as the batch runs and the machine warms up.
Material is purchased against a certificate and checked on receipt, so the composition is known before any cutting starts. Work in progress is identified by part number and operation, and the finished parts are deburred, cleaned and protected before they leave the machine area.
Typical applications
Most of the work supplied in this category falls into the following examples.
- Presenting blanks to a press.
- Feeding bar stock to a lathe.
- Orienting small turned parts.
- Moving parts between machining operations.
- Accumulating finished parts for packing.
Quality control and documentation
Every batch is measured against the drawing with calibrated equipment, and results are recorded against the part number rather than kept on a scrap of paper.
Material certificates to EN 10204 3.1, dimensional reports and first article inspection reports are issued with the shipment where the application requires them. Calibration dates and measurement uncertainty are recorded alongside every result.
Ordering, lead time and packaging
Quotations are returned within one working day of a complete drawing package. Lead time is quoted from drawing approval, not from the date of enquiry.
Frequently asked questions
Why does feeding fail more often than the machine it serves?
Because orientation is geometry dependent. Parts that nest or tangle need escapements, orientation features or vision, and that is designed from the part model rather than bought in.
Can one feeder handle several part numbers?
Yes, with quick change tooling or a flexible vision feeder. Dedicated bowl tooling is cheaper per part at volume, so the choice depends on mix and quantity.
Can you supply material and inspection certificates?
Yes. Material certificates to EN 10204 3.1, full dimensional reports, first article inspection reports and, where required, PPAP or AS9102 documentation are issued with the shipment.
To discuss bar feeding system requirements, send the model and the drawing with the quantities required. Feedback on manufacturability is given free of charge before any order is placed.
