Stacking Systems

These stacking systems also use optical sensors to automatically recognise the length of fused parts. Using this information, the stacker tray moves out to a position slightly below the transfer belt. The bonded part is then stacked, before the table returns back to its original position. The stacker lanes also automatically adjust to handle parts with different lengths.

When it comes to unloading finished parts, the operator can simply press a button on the touch screen, to make the tray move out from the machine. A yellow line on the display also acts as a piece counter for each line.

The biggest advantage of using a stacking system like this is that it ensures quality. Collecting items individually runs the risk of product pieces not being fully bonded, because they are still warm. Being too swift in collection, too soon after fusing, can lead to unnecessary damage and a reduction in product quality.

Ideal bonding is achieved when the product pieces are left to cool down. This is something that occurs naturally, when using a stacker.

Other advantages are:

• using a stacking system can reduce the number of operators required to work on each machine.
• because the height of each tray can be adjusted, along with the number of pieces collected, there is reduced handling of the products. Less movement in the fusing area can enhance product quality and reduce the number of items needing to be rejected.

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