Metal-Working Feeding Devices TRIZ Cases

A diagonal downward feed path and retained loop space suppress flutter and vibration during high-speed intermittent plate transport.

A two-stage edge cutting sequence forms and removes a local overhang to suppress stretch flange cracks without limiting pressed part shape.

By orienting fin slits upward or downward, supports can stabilize horizontal fin stacks and enable higher heat exchanger stack heights.

Movable left and right grippers rotate wide circuit boards around a vertical axis for faster alignment with less mechanical complexity.

An L-shaped carrier and Z-axis arm with rotary punches improve workpiece positioning accuracy in swivel bending while limiting added complexity.

Gap-forming stack handling lets a trim press run continuously while a pusher rake, robotic arm, and wrapping station automate product removal.

Perforated steel panels with basalt and glass mineral wool cut road and rail noise while resisting atmospheric corrosion for long service life.

Edge compression plastically thickens a sheet stack boundary to create a durable gap for reliable singulation of stainless steel or aluminum sheets.

Independent sawtooth slides let four punch rows engage quickly during operation, enabling flexible perforation patterns without stopping the shaft.

Tilting panels and split rotary plates cut clamp thickness, enabling shorter bend lengths with precise gripping in shaft bending.

A revolver-shaped carrier lets a sorting gripper switch tools quickly without enlarging the head, reducing idle time for diverse workpieces.

Adjustable clamping and A-value control let one free-bending setup handle different tube diameters while maintaining bend quality.

Temporary storage rollers buffer strip speed differences during die-cutting, keeping the web stationary for cleaner edges at high line speed.

Hot and cold press adhesive bonding replaces soldered metal-piece assembly for heat exchanger channels, cutting joining complexity and cost.

A rotating pivot arm indexes containers between seaming stations without cylinder retraction, cutting dead time and simplifying multi-station transfer.

Cutout grooves on a roll and conveyance turret separate flanged container members one by one while reducing flange damage and abrasion powder.

A stamped and turned galvanized steel container structure improves leak-proof food storage, fire resistance, and stacking rigidity.

Axially movable mandrel segments let hollow shafts with varying diameters be forged continuously without re-clamping, cutting handling and cycle time.

A fixed-geometry subframe keeps driven and guide keel rollers aligned, reducing setup time, maintenance effort, and sheet shape variation.

Passive articulated joints and reduced wiring let sheet handling arms reconfigure quickly for varied shapes while cutting weight and failure risk.

Switchable magnetic force lets a robot contact in the off state and separate in the on state, reducing misalignment, sticking, and pickup failure.

An articulated gripper arm combines bar loading, unloading, rotation, and stacking to cut handling complexity and improve bending throughput.

Coupled pressure plungers clamp plate-like workpieces against counter-bearings to deliver high holding force in limited machine space.

A worm-driven eccentric adjustment mechanism reduces manual force while enabling precise thread-rolling distance setting for varying workpiece sizes.

A motor-driven rotatable head aligns to each workpiece side to separate single sheets reliably and prevent press damage from double feeding.

Test-piece streak deviation is used to calculate die correction at top dead center, improving thread rolling precision and setup speed.

Real-time crankshaft angle and transfer-state signals gate robot entry zones to avoid press collisions without slowing workpiece transfer.

A strip-away mechanism forms gaps for a pusher rake, speeding trim press stack removal while enabling automated transfer and wrapping.

A motor-adjusted third stop between two backgauge stops supports long sheet metal, preventing sagging and improving bending alignment.

Steplessly adjustable levers and springs reposition parallel steel wires quickly, improving feed precision and welded mat quality.

Variable roller spacing and adjustable support rollers help rotate pipes of different diameters with simpler structure and lower friction.

Check valves and sensor-based vacuum control cut compressed air use while maintaining reliable suction cup grip during object handling.

A sloped inner face in the main roll recess stabilizes ring material attitude and reduces burr defects during ring rolling.

Lifting deep-drawn cans above the transport surface lets grippers move irregular flanges without jamming, reducing scrap and stoppages.

Servo control replaces crank drive in flat-die thread rolling, enabling precise profiles on long or bent workpieces with less mechanical complexity.

Localized moving and rotating tools shape or cut sheet metal with fewer tools, lower forming force, and more flexible profile production.

Programmable oscillation in a flat die thread rolling machine improves flexibility for long rods, tubes, and complex shapes while maintaining output.

Test-piece streak offsets are used to calculate top-dead-center die correction, reducing manual alignment iterations in thread rolling.

Tiltable stations aligned with an inclined track move metal strip coils between height levels without lift transfers, saving space and downtime.

A dual-cylinder magnet and adjustable stopper create three holding states, letting one thin workpiece stay secure during transport.

Sensors, lifting, and air jets realign raw stock sheets without contact, reducing damage and improving placement consistency.

Segmented support portions align and hold front and back button members for faster loading into a cylindrical stocker.

Continuous length measurement triggers strip separation at the right point, cutting coil residual waste and easing rewinding after processing.

Overlapping heated sheets on strut trays cut heat loss during transfer, helping hot press-forming maintain quenching temperature and part quality.

Differential belt conveyors reorient inclined coil blanks for stable piler stacking, enabling blanks wider than the metal coil.

Interchangeable separating tools adjust grip force and contact area to separate thin blanks with fewer burrs and marks across materials.

A sliding sensor and second vacuum pad detect and lift the top workpiece edge, enabling reliable pickup of randomly stacked non-magnetic sheets.

A pivoting table plate turns large sheet workpieces inside a long folding machine, reducing damage risk and avoiding extra turning space.

An integrated manipulator lifts, flips, and repositions sheet metal on the conveyor to cut transfer damage, save space, and shorten cycle time.

Clamping tongs with stop surfaces let small workpieces be picked from the table edge and aligned precisely at the bending center.