Automatic Bar Feeder Bar Feeder
LNS Alpha SL65, IEMCA Boss 338/552, FMB Turbo 5-65 class — automatic bar feeders for unattended bar-fed production of titanium fasteners. Bar diameter range Ø3-65 mm, 12-20 bar capacity, short remnant <150 mm.
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What is an Automatic Bar Feeder?
An automatic bar feeder is a material handling system that feeds bar stock into a CNC lathe or turn-mill center for continuous, unattended production of turned parts. The bar feeder holds multiple bars in a magazine, automatically advances new stock when the previous bar is consumed, and ejects remnants. For titanium fastener manufacturing, bar feeders are essential for achieving production targets — enabling 'lights-out' operation on CNC lathes with automatic bar feeding through 2nd and 3rd shifts.
Classification
CNC Machining
Common Names
Key Characteristics
- Bar diameter range Ø3-65 mm for M2-M12 titanium fastener production
- 12-20 bar magazine capacity for extended unattended operation
- Short remnant length <150 mm maximizing material utilization
- Quick-change guide channels (<5 min changeover) for rapid size switching
- High-speed feed with anti-vibration guide channel for stable bar rotation
- Full serial/Ethernet integration with CNC lathe control for synchronized operation
- Oil-bath or hydrodynamic guide channel for noise reduction <65 dB
- Enables lights-out multi-shift operation on CNC lathes and turn-mill centers
Applicable Standards
Automatic bar feeders conform to the following standards:
Technical Specifications
Recommended specifications for titanium bar feeding systems:
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Bar Diameter Range | Ø3–65 mm |
| Bar Length | 3.0–3.7 m (magazine type) |
| Bar Stock Type | Round + hexagonal + square |
| Magazine Capacity | 12–20 bars |
| Feed Speed | High-speed with anti-vibration guide channel |
| Remnant Length | 100–150 mm (short remnant) |
| Noise Level | <65 dB (oil-bath or hydrodynamic) |
| Interface | Full serial/Ethernet integration + remnant counter |
| Changeover Time | <5 min (quick-change guide channels) |
| Power Requirement | 3 kVA |
| Footprint (L×W×H) | 4.5 × 0.7 × 1.3 m |
| Weight | 600–1,000 kg |
Operational Capabilities
Automatic bar feeders enable the following manufacturing capabilities:
Typical Production Outputs
Automatic bar feeders are used to produce the following titanium components:
Primary Industries
Automatic bar feeders serve as critical production equipment across these industries:
Alternative Bar Feeding Solutions
Depending on bar diameter, length, and volume requirements, the following alternatives may be considered:
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