Checking the Engine Part Position during Manufacturing with Inductive Sensors

By the cylinder heads' arrival at the transfer station, the workpiece carrier holding them should stop. This stoppage takes place when sensors on the roller conveyor detect the arrival and make the conveyor stop.

Automatic position checking is demanded for the conveyor's stop and restart.

For this challenge, extreme range inductive sensors are the solution:

Compact inductive proximity sensors ensure the safe, reliable implementation of this task.

Set-up and function:

The sensors are set up on the conveyor. When an incoming workpiece carrier reaches the second sensor, it is in the appropriate position. So, the roller conveyor stops, and the robot gets enabled.

After removal of the cylinder head, the third sensor warrants the right onward path taken by the empty workpiece carrier.

Checking the Engine Part Position during Manufacturing with Inductive Sensors

Advantages:

• High accuracy and reliability in the switching distance
• The stopping of the roller conveyor takes place at the right time
• The transfer process happens as safely as possible, with great speed and consistency
• Higher automated transfer stations' production speed
• Reduction in wastage, downtime, and equipment damage

you can get more familiar with this solution by clicking on the inductive proximity sensors.

But there is still one question left: do you want to know how these sensors work? If so, check out our article on proximity sensor working principles.

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