Barfeeder

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000426",
  "term": "Barfeeder",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An automated accessory for a CNC lathe or screw machine that continuously supplies raw bar stock into the machine's spindle. It holds multiple lengths of material and feeds them sequentially, allowing for extended periods of unattended operation. Barfeeders are categorized by their feeding mechanism, such as hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, or mechanical pushers.",
  "synonyms": [
    "barfeed"
  ],
  "subject": "Machining",
  "see_also": [
    "barfeed",
    "bar stock"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Get more out of turning operations | American Machinist (americanmachinist.com)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Stabzuführgerät",
    "es": "alimentador de barras",
    "fr": "ravitailleur de barres"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/barfeeder/"
}