how to automate/semi automate : guiding a thread through a hole in a plastic part
how to automate/semi automate : guiding a thread through a hole in a plastic part
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Hello everyone,
I have a challenging task which involves developing a new production process where we are required to guide a thread through a hole in a plastc part and from the other side we have to secure the thread by means of a knot of the thread or joining with a plastic part so that the thread does not return through the hole.
The thread is part of a manual emergency switch of an actuator mechanism which is required when the actuator fail to function automatically.
I am looking forward to hearing interesting ideas from experts out here.
Thanks and Regards
JayVee
I have a challenging task which involves developing a new production process where we are required to guide a thread through a hole in a plastc part and from the other side we have to secure the thread by means of a knot of the thread or joining with a plastic part so that the thread does not return through the hole.
The thread is part of a manual emergency switch of an actuator mechanism which is required when the actuator fail to function automatically.
I am looking forward to hearing interesting ideas from experts out here.
Thanks and Regards
JayVee





RE: how to automate/semi automate : guiding a thread through a hole in a plastic part
Failing that, a 'needle threader', usually comprising a diamond shaped loop of music wire, is pushed through the eye of a needle, opens itself to form an aperture large enough to stuff the thread through, then the loop is withdrawn and drags the thread with it.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: how to automate/semi automate : guiding a thread through a hole in a plastic part
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RE: how to automate/semi automate : guiding a thread through a hole in a plastic part
I have to test it though. The hole diameter is 1 mm which makes it challenging.
Regards
JayVee
RE: how to automate/semi automate : guiding a thread through a hole in a plastic part
RE: how to automate/semi automate : guiding a thread through a hole in a plastic part
There are more complicated versions: http://www.ebay.com/itm/3pcs-Set-Needle-Threader-T...
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