A food article slicing machine with a food article end sensor

摘要

A high speed slicing apparatus and a weighing and classifying conveyor combination that provides plural advantages in productivity by enhancing portion control and yield, food hygiene by implementing an automated cleanup position, etc., and operation by employing a laser food article end detection system. The invention provides a mechanism and method for slicing multiple food articles, independent of feed rate, and the ability to weigh each product group from each food article to achieve optimal weight control and yield of each food article.