Option A / Option B anti-clockwise rotary-table fixture process simulation
Customer-facing summary of the three budgetary proposal options. The 3D simulator covers Option A and Option B only.
Displayed values are estimated planning values based on the current concept calculation and will be verified through physical part testing and tooling validation.
The rotary table operates with multiple operations happening in parallel. The machine cycle is therefore controlled by the slowest active station plus index and settle time.
| Cycle Element | Planning Basis |
|---|---|
| Input feeding / buffer before rotary table loading | Prepared in parallel with escapement control |
| Slave and Dumbbell Stem loading into rotary fixture | Pneumatic transfer into indexed dial fixtures and seating check |
| Dial index / settle | Index motion and nest stability time |
| Swaging | Press down, form / swage, press return |
| Bottom light-force pluck test on indexed fixture | Bottom pluck pin verifies the assembly while it remains in the dial fixture |
| Unload / OK-NG sorting from dial fixture | Finished assembly discharges from rotary fixture to OK accumulator or reject route |
Final machine cycle may be adjusted after sample testing, feeder tuning, tooling validation, plucking test validation and customer acceptance criteria confirmation.
The simulator visualizes the process concept. Final hardware design will be confirmed after sample review and validation trials. All major operations are shown on the rotary table fixtures; station count remains subject to validated process sequence and tooling layout.
The shown rotary table fixture layout is a preliminary concept. The final station quantity is not fixed at six stations. Additional stations may be added if required by actual process timing, tooling layout, feeding stability, inspection separation or customer acceptance requirements.
Any major station increase, additional inspection method, additional product variant or feeder complexity beyond agreed scope will be treated as a variation item.
Key points that a customer would typically ask during proposal review.
Option A uses pre-sorted linear / P-loop feeders. Option B uses vibratory bowl feeders for bulk loading and orientation. In both concepts, the parts are loaded into fixtures on the rotary table and remain on the rotary table through swaging, plucking test and unload. Both load Slave and Stem into rotary table fixtures.
OK parts discharge to the outgoing accumulator. NG parts are diverted to a reject bin / reject chute after verification.
All options include a bottom light-force pluck test after swaging to verify the Slave / Stem assembly condition based on the agreed test method.
Option B adds bowl feeder tooling, orientation tracks, escapements, sensors and tuning effort, reducing operator pre-sorting workload.
The dial station quantity will be finalized during engineering validation. Additional stations or tooling beyond the agreed concept will be reviewed as scope variation.
Automation supports labor reduction, more consistent swaging, defined OK / NG segregation, lower handling dependency and improved readiness for factory relocation or scale-up.