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It’s possible to significantly improve process efficiency, product quality and traceability with screwdriving automation. Before beginning, you should identify the situations where automation can add real value.
This article deals with the key matters to consider when designing a screwdriving automation system, and provides expert insights to help move the process forward.
Identifying the need
Getting started requires assessing existing processes. At what stage of production does manual screwdriving slow down operations, lead to errors or cause unnecessary workload?
Automation can be used to speed up repetitive tasks, improve the accuracy of processes or improve working conditions. A clear understanding of the needs is the first step towards a successful automation project.
Defining the requirements
Once the need has been identified, it’s time to define more precisely what is needed:
- The purpose of the screwdriving solution: What will be fixed and where? The shape of the mounting surface and the mounting conditions are important factors in the design of the screwdriving unit tip piece.
- The screw dimensions: The screw dimensions are crucial when determining how to feed the screw into the screwdriver. A screw head that is too large relative to the screw length can make it impossible to feed the screw through a pipe. As a good rule of thumb, the screw shank should be at least 2 mm longer than the diameter of the screw head.
- The necessary torque: It’s essential to know the required torque and its range of fluctuation. Any restrictions on the speed of the screwdriver should also be taken into account, especially for materials where excessive speed can damage the material.
- The working phase: Do you want a fully automated or semi-automated solution? For high-volume and long-term production, full automation is often more profitable.
Choosing a partner
When choosing a partner to implement your screwdriving automation, you should find an expert who understands both the technical requirements and the details of the production process.
This ensures not only quality products, but also in-depth expertise and support at every stage of the project. Experience in similar projects and the ability to customize solutions to your specific needs are key to making your choice.
Download guide about benefits of screwdriving technology
Screwdriving technology offers several different options for facilitating and speeding up the work as well as improving quality.
Solutions for different industries
Screwdriving automation brings benefits for a wide range of tasks. It makes work faster and more precise, whether it is applied in electronics, metal industry or door and window manufacturing.
Automation can improve the quality and efficiency of production on different sectors. Every industry can find an automated solution that makes manufacturing smoother, reduces errors and increases product quality.
› Find out how Nokia used screwdriving automation on its production line to improve its processes
Careful planning is a valuable investment
The design process for screwdriving automation often starts with a simple idea: how can we do this more efficiently, accurately and easily? Realizing the potential of screwdriving automation begins with this question.
Adopting this technology is an investment that will bring huge benefits. It makes production processes more efficient, increases customer satisfaction and strengthens the company’s position in the market.
Want to learn more about the ways screwdriving automation can simplify your work and bring costs down?
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