Guide3.1
Process stations
| Station | Function | Related chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Capsule feeding & orientation | Empty capsules flow from the hopper through the magazine. The orientation (sowing) plate turns them body-down. | A |
| Separation | Vacuum draws the body into the lower segment while the cap is held in the upper segment. | A, F |
| Dosing & tamping | Tamping pins compress powder in the dosing disc bores into slugs, which are pushed into the capsule bodies. | B, C |
| Rejection | Capsules that did not separate are removed before closing. | E |
| Closing & locking | The segments realign; closing pins push the body into the cap until it locks. | D |
| Discharge | Finished capsules are ejected down the discharge chute. | E |
| Segment cleaning | Air and vacuum clean the segment holes before the next cycle. | F |
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