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title: "Terminal Feeder"
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# Industrial Specification: Terminal Feeder

## 1. Technical Definition
A component that automatically supplies terminals to the crimping station of a wire harness machine.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-2.0 m/s terminal feed velocity, 0.1-0.5 N terminal separation force**. Failure boundary: **Terminal feed velocity drops below 0.3 m/s or separation force exceeds 0.7 N**, Mechanism: **Frictional wear at terminal strip guide rails exceeding 0.15 mm clearance causes terminal jamming due to Coulomb friction coefficient exceeding 0.35**.

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Guide rail surface roughness degradation below Ra 0.8 μm | 8 | Terminal strip misalignment exceeding 0.5 mm tolerance | Hard-anodized aluminum guide rails with 60 HRC hardness and PTFE coating |
| Stepper motor holding torque reduction below 1.2 N·m | 8 | Intermittent terminal feed with 0.2-0.4 s delays | Closed-loop servo drive with 0.01 mm positional accuracy and 4000 PPR encoder feedback |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | pcs/min | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Vibratory Bowl Feeder / Reel Stand](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/vibratory-bowl-feeder-reel-stand.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Orientation Track / Escapement](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/orientation-track-escapement.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Transfer Mechanism (Pusher/Pick-and-Place)](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/transfer-mechanism-pusherpick-and-place.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Sensor Array](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/sensor-array.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Wire Harness Crimping Machine**, **Terminal Reel Stand**, **Wire Cutting and Stripping Machine**  
**Downstream Applications**: Automotive Wiring Harnesses, Appliance Control Panels, Industrial Control Systems  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What materials are used in the terminal feeder construction?
**A**: Our terminal feeders are constructed from durable stainless steel for the frame, hardened tool steel for wear components, and engineering plastics like POM and Nylon for low-friction tracks and guides.

### Q: How does the terminal feeder improve wire harness production efficiency?
**A**: The terminal feeder automates terminal supply to crimping stations, eliminating manual handling. The sensor array ensures proper orientation, while the transfer mechanism provides consistent feeding, reducing downtime and increasing throughput.

### Q: What maintenance is required for the terminal feeder?
**A**: Regular cleaning of the orientation track and escapement, periodic inspection of the sensor array, and lubrication of the transfer mechanism as recommended. The hardened tool steel components provide extended service life with minimal maintenance.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 (QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS)

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Terminal Feeder](https://cnfx.com/industry/electrical-equipment-manufacturing/product/terminal-feeder)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: TERMINAL_FEEDER | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: bad49c4c
