A cam indexer enables the decomposition of complex post-core-making operations—such as fettling, finishing, and assembly—into discrete stations on a turntable. For example, one station removes flash and gates, the next performs ultrasonic treatment, and subsequent stations handle robotic coating, drilling, bonding, or inspection. The entire process is automated, significantly improving efficiency and consistency.
On fully automatic core-making lines, robots handle loading and unloading, while the cam-indexer-driven turntable precisely transfers sand cores between robotic workstations, ensuring tight cycle timing and shorter overall takt time. This consolidates previously dispersed processes into a single machine, greatly boosting productivity.
With high precision and rigidity, the cam indexer ensures accurate stop positioning at each station, providing a stable platform for robots or processing tools—critical for final sand-core quality. Its purely mechanical transmission guarantees reliable and robust operation.
In summary, the cam indexer is the core component for multi-process integration and efficient material flow in automated core-making. It transforms complex manual or semi-automatic post-core operations into a high-precision, highly reliable rotary indexing machine, serving as a key enabler for advancing automation in the foundry industry.
