Platform Type

In order to improve the availability of certain components on the surface of the feeder, it is possible to structure the platform surface. Epson offers various types of platforms including Flat, Anti-Stick and Anti-roll. Custom platforms with slots, holes or pockets must be designed and fabricated by the customer.

Platform type	Example-picture	Example-drawing	Advantage
Flat		Example: Bolts	This type of platform can be used for a wide variety of components with flat surfaces that allow a stable resting position.
Slots (deep)		Example: Screws, rivets	A platform with deep grooves is used to supply screw-type components to be fitted vertically. L max=4mm

KEY POINTS

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L (Groove depth) can be increased by a value HA by using the optional “HOPPER HEIGHT ADAPTER”, and by realizing a special platform for this configuration.

HA max = 7.5mm

Symbols	Meaning
a	HOPPER HEIGHT ADAPTER – 50/80

Platform type	Example-picture	Example-drawing	Advantage
Grooves (wide) (anti-roll)		Example: Cylinders, Needles	Wide grooves are useful when cylindrical components are fed. They reduce the stabilizing time significantly after components are displaced on the platform surface. (They stop the components from rolling on the surface)
Grooves (narrow) Anti-Stick		Example: Thin washers	Narrow grooves are necessary to reduce surface contact especially for flat and light components. This reduces adhesion forces and improves the pick-performance of the robot.
Holes		Example: Pins	Holes are useful when cylindrical components are to be fed and presented upright.