Flexible Parts Feeding Made Simple
Powered by Epson robots, IntelliFlex software and Vision Guide, the IntelliFlex Feeding System offers a smart alternative to part feeders available in the market today. Integrated with Epson RC+ Development Software, the IntelliFlex Feeding System offers flex feeding with easy setup and configuration from one environment. Its point-and-click interface helps reduce the typical development time required for advanced applications.
IntelliFlex Advantages
Flexible
Cost-efficient
Future-proof
How it Works
Multi-axis vibration technology for optimized parts control
1
Parts cannot be picked up when they are bunched together
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Vibration is used to separate parts for a robot to find and pick
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Parts aree separated and placed accordingly
Development Time vs Typical Flex Feeders
Epson System Setup
1.
Vision Programming
Built-in robot-to-vision calibration and point-and-click programming
2.
Parts Tuning
Automatic parts tuning with vision feeder integration
3.
Parts Control Adjustment
Configuration wizard for defining part separation pickup area and more
Typical System Setup
1.
Feeder Communications
Low-level protocol using feeder command set
2.
Feeder Tuning
Getting parts to move properly
3
Vision Setup and Calibration
Calibrating vision system to robot
4.
Vision Programming
Finding parts reliably
5.
System Programming
Robot + Feeder + Vision Coordination
6.
Optimization
Fine-tuning and performance optimization
IntelliFlex Models
IntelliFlex 80
Parts from 3-15 mm
Hopper Size: 0.16L
Vibration platform 65 x 52 mm
IntelliFlex 240
Parts from 5-40 mm
Hopper Size: 2L/3L
Vibration platform 195 x 150 mm
IntelliFlex 380
Parts from 15-60 mm
Hopper Size: 10L
Vibration platform 325 x 254 mm
IntelliFlex 530
Parts from 3-15 mm
Hopper Size: 15L
Vibration platform 427 x 371 mm