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Assembly Automation and

Product Design-II

NONVIBRATORY FEEDERS

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BLADED WHEEL HOPPER FEEDER

CENTERBOARD HOPPER FEEDER

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CENTRIFUGAL HOPPER FEEDER

ELEVATOR HOPPER FEEDER

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EXTERNAL GATE HOPPER FEEDER

HORIZONTAL BELT FEEDER

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MAGNETIC DISC HOPPER FEEDER

RECIPROCATING TUBE HOPPER FEEDER

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REVOLVING HOOK HOPPER FEEDER

ROCKING TROUGH HOPPER FEEDER

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ROTARY CENTERBOARD HOPPER FEEDER

ROTARY DISC HOPPER FEEDER

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ROTARY HOOK HOPPER FEEDER

SLOTTED WHEEL HOPPER FEEDER

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STATIONARY HOOK HOPPER FEEDER

TUMBLING BARREL HOPPER FEEDER

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Assignment Questions
1. What are the different system configurations used in Automated assembly process ?
Explain.
2. With neat sketch explain the part delivery systems at workstation in Automated assembly
process .
3. With neat sketch explain the operation of vibratory bowl feeder used in Automated
assembly process ?
4. Write short note on
a. Part selection and orientation
b. Escapement devices
c. Placement Devices
d. Escapement and Placement devices
e. Feeders track
5. Explain any two non vibratory feeder systems with neat sketch used in Automated
assembly process.

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