Flexible Tray Handling Machine
A vision-guided tray handling platform engineered for high-mix inspection,
sorting, and tray-to-tray placement in electronics manufacturing.
Designed for stable and repeatable tray operations, the system integrates
automated feeding, inspection, rejection, and tray stacking within a
fully systemized control architecture.
System Overview
The Flexible Tray Handling Machine is designed to automatically inspect,
sort, and place components into trays with minimal manual intervention.
Components are fed via a vibratory bowl feeder and processed through a
vision-based inspection workflow.
The system supports stacked tray input and output, enabling continuous
operation while maintaining precise orientation control and placement
accuracy.
Process Flow
Trays containing components with the ball side facing upward are manually
placed into the tray stacking buffer, supporting up to 20 trays.
Once the cycle is initiated, the system automatically retrieves a tray
and transfers it to the inspection station.
Components are inspected by the CCD vision system. Defective parts are
rejected at the front of the linear feeder, while qualified components
are picked and accurately placed into the target tray.
Upon completion of a full tray, the system automatically transfers it
back to the stacking area. The process repeats continuously to support
stable, unattended operation.
Key System Features
- Vibratory bowl feeder for stable component feeding
- Automated tray loading, unloading, and stacking (up to 20 trays)
- CCD vision system for orientation recognition and defect inspection
- Automatic rejection of non-conforming components
- Fully integrated control system with centralized operation
- Configurable platform tailored to customer-specific requirements
Technical Specifications
| Machine Dimensions (L × W × H) | 1200 × 1000 × 1800 mm |
| Motion System | Servo motors, stepper motors, and precision linear modules |
| Control Platform | Panasonic PLC with Weinview HMI |
| Vision System | CCD vision for orientation detection and inspection |
| Electrical Components | Mean Well 24V DC power supply, CHINT safety and switching devices |
| Mechanical Parts | Precision ball screw modules, in-house machined parts, custom trays |
Engineering Philosophy
The system is engineered with a focus on
process stability, repeatability, and ease of maintenance,
ensuring reliable operation in high-mix, high-variation production
environments.
Modular architecture and standardized components allow the platform
to adapt to future process changes and customer-specific applications.