These are tools to aid in sorting vials from a random orientation into an organized array.
- tilt table that receives the trays with vials in random orientations that sits on a vibratory table and has lanes to organize the vials and spread them out to match the pitch of the final destination
- scooper tools to grab one or more rows of vials at a time from tilt table to be relocated to organized array
- weighted plow tool that acts as both a spatula and a weighted car to keep pressure on the vials when a hand or external force is removed
BOM for tilt table:
- table sorting lanes and perimeter walls
- base tilting wedge
- structural reinforcing fins
- 1/4" acrylic sheet - laser cut the table base .dxf file
- 3/32" ptfe sheet - laser cut for the insert
- 4x 608 bearings
- 8mm rod ~12" long
Assembly:
- glue or solvent weld acrylic sheet to sorting lanes and perimeter walls, and the support fins to go underneath
- slide in ptfe insert sheet
- install bearings on bottom of table and reinforcing fins
- slide 8mm rod to be axle for tilt table assembled onto the base wedge