Induction Annealing

Slide Gate Case Feeder is fitted to the Induction Annealer with magnets and is being driven from the Annealer itself. Yet to do: 1, Bevel / Chamfer the case holder guide on the trapdoor. 2, Install guides for simple mounting of the case feeder on the top of the Induction Annealer. 3, Install Auto-Anneal" button to keep the cycle going until the hopper is empty.

Induction Annealer - Installed the trapdoor.

Slide Gate Case Feeder with feed chute sitting on top of Induction Annealer, testing case delivery and induction processes.

Slide Gate Case Feeder with delivery chute from heat formed polycarbonate.

Slide Gate Case Feeder cardboard mockup has been translated into Carbon Fiber. Operation testing.

Slide Gate Case Feeder mockup modified with offset arm to mount in front of the actuator.

Slide Gate Case Feeder prototype made with cardboard and hot-melt glue.

The reciprocation actuator and its single iteration switch setup and testing.