The 101 on various sensors for stamping operations

Many types of object-detection sensors are used in stamping. Some of them, such as a limit switch, require direct contact with the objects. Others, such as proximity sensors, need to be in close physical range but do not make contact with the object. Still others, such as photoelectric, laser, and ultrasonic sensors, can detect objects from much farther distances.
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