1. Doug Cardo Mike Hucko Nate Lyons
Assembly Machines
Doug Cardo
Mike Hucko
Nate Lyons

2. Purpose / Objective Introduction to Assembly Machines Capabilities
Advantages / Disadvantages
Types

3. Presentation Outline Introduction Theory and Background
Types of Machines
Design Requirements
Examples
Conclusion

4. Introduction Uses Assemble parts Packaging Quality Control
Secondary Operations
Packaging
Quality Control
Check for defects

5. Theory and Background Advantages Reduce part cost
Faster production
Fewer defects
Increase production rate
Shorter lead times
Higher quality
Less human interaction

6. Theory and Background Disadvantages Initial costs Maintenance Costs
Wear
More training / higher operator skill

7. Theory and Background Basic Components Transport system Sorters
Pan feeders
Shakers
Conveyors
Sorters
Size

8. Types of Machines
Main Types
Custom Built Machines
Standard Machines

9. Types of Machines Types Non-Synchronous Synchronous Flexible
Lean Automation
Robot Integration
Machine Vision

10. Types of Machines Non-synchronous Third party integration
Power-and-Free
Pallet based

11. Types of Machines
Synchronous
Conveyor
Circle
U-shape

12. Types of Machines Synchronous Dial / Rotary
Machines are centered about a wheel

13. Types of Machines Flexible Modular Expandable Interchangeable parts
More stations can be added
Singular or consecutive operations

14. Types of Machines Lean Automation Moveable equipment
Single or multi station
Manually assisted
Flexible

15. Types of Machines Robot Integration Pick & Place Secondary operations
Drill
Trim
Label / Print

16. Types of Machines Machine Vision Measurement Check for dirt and debris
Shape, Size, Concentricity
Check for dirt and debris
Vision guided placement
Accuracies less than 1 micron

17. Design Requirements
Close to the press
Medical
Enclosed
Sterile system

18. Examples
Rotary
Flexible

19. Conclusion Valuable production tool Saves time and money
Produces better parts