PROCESS AUTOMATION
Automate assembly and screwdriving.
We automate joining and screwdriving for your parts. Feeding, fixtures and tools are selected to suit the joint. Torque, angle, force and displacement can be monitored and recorded.
TYPICAL CHALLENGES
Feeding, tolerances and joint quality.
Assembly requires coordinated part positioning, tool access and joining. We assess actual component tolerances and define how a complete, acceptable joint will be identified. Critical steps are tested with original parts.
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FEEDING
Orientated feeding of small parts and screws
Singulation, blow feeding, pick-and-place or tray concepts must handle the material, geometry and variants without jamming or double feeding.
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JOINING PROCESS
Tolerance compensation during joining and screwdriving
Compliance, search motions, force/displacement monitoring and precise workholding compensate for positional deviations before rejects occur.
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QUALITY DATA
Monitor torque, angle and joining profile
Torque, angle, seating point, fastening sequence and component ID are monitored and used for traceability or automatic rework.
TECHNICAL SOLUTION CONCEPT
Assembly with traceable results.
Part feeding, fixtures, robots and monitored assembly tools are integrated into an interlocked sequence with unambiguous enable conditions.
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Singulate, identify and correctly feed components and screws
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Monitor joining using force, displacement, torque or angle
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Interlock the sequence, variant recipe and rework strategy
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Record process data with component ID and timestamp
ENGINEERING CRITERIA
Quality limits and assembly variants.
Automated assembly requires accessible connections and manageable part feeding. Tolerances, variants and quality requirements determine the approach. Feeding, fixtures and process monitoring shape cost; the benefit is assessed against the existing workstation.
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JOINT
Acceptance criteria for a sound joint
Limit curves and process windows are derived from the component, fastening case, joining force and quality requirement.
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TOLERANCES
Required positional compensation
Fixtures, floating tools, vision and force control are combined to suit actual process variation.
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ALTERNATIVES
Reliable program selection
Component identification, recipe selection and tool enable prevent incorrect parameters or incomplete assembly.
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REWORK
Cell response to failed results
Automatic retry, defined rejection and blocking of downstream transfer are specified for each fault type.
HOW WE WORK
Assembly trials with your parts.
We first establish the joint and its quality criteria. Feeding, tooling and fixtures are then tested with representative parts. During ramp-up, we also test missing parts, incorrect variants and responses to failed results.
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Define the joint and quality characteristic
We clarify component tolerances, feeding, joining profile, fastening case, inspection characteristic and required documentation.
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Validate tooling and feeding trials
Critical screwdriving, insertion and press-fitting operations are tested with original parts and documented as process windows.
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Validate limit cases and rework
During production ramp-up, we test missing parts, misalignment, incorrect variants, failed curves and controlled restart.
Planning your application
Questions about assembly and screwdriving automation.
An assembly cell needs coordinated feeding, joining and quality assessment. These answers help define an appropriate level of automation for your parts and connections.
- Repeated screwdriving, insertion and press-fitting are candidates where parts and joining locations are accessible.
- Fixed stations often suit consistent sequences. Robots can reach several positions and carry out additional handling steps.
- Partial automation of an existing workstation may also be useful. We assess the complete sequence, including operator interventions.
- Trays, singulation, blow feeding or pick-and-place may be suitable, depending on geometry and material.
- An appropriate fixture holds the part and provides tool access. Position variation may require adjusted tool guidance or compliance.
- We test feeding and positioning with actual parts, including their tolerances and typical positioning errors.
- Torque and angle can be monitored during screwdriving. Force and displacement can be evaluated for pressing and joining operations.
- Permitted values and curves depend on the joint and your quality specifications. Results can be stored with a component ID and timestamp.
- For failed results, we agree rejection, rework and permission to proceed to the next step.
- Part identification and recipes assign the appropriate assembly program to each variant.
- Fastening sequence, tool permissions and process parameters are coordinated. Fixture and tool changes form part of the changeover concept.
- We assess every planned variant and define how incorrect parts or incomplete assemblies are detected.
- Replenishing parts, changing tools and handling failed joints remain important operating tasks.
- Screwdriving systems, feeders, fixtures and sensors need maintenance and suitable inspection or calibration procedures.
- During ramp-up, we test missing parts, jamming, interruptions and controlled restart. We agree operation and fault handling with your team.
- Drawings or sample parts, screws and existing torque, joining force or quality specifications are useful.
- Photos or a video show the assembly sequence, part presentation and tool access. Variant and cycle-time details add context.
- Send the information already available. We clarify missing documents and open joint specifications together.
SERVICE & SUPPORT
Service for assembly and screwdriving systems.
The scope of service is aligned with the installed technology, shift pattern and your maintenance organisation.
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Screwdriving and feeding technology
Inspect and calibrate screwdriving systems, part feeding and tool holders.
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Process parameters
Assess torque, angle, recipes and quality data.
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Fixtures and sensors
Maintain fixtures, sensors and highly stressed components on schedule.
DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT WITH US
Assess assembly and screwdriving for your production.
Send drawings or samples, screwdriving or joining requirements, variants and cycle time. Photos or a process video help assess feeding, tool access and the assembly concept.