Freedom of Assembly

Whether it’s for an intake manifold, surgical light or lawn mower deck, attaching perfectly molded plastic parts to the rest of a sub-assembly can be a struggle. Fortunately, you can overcome that obstacle with precision heated nut insertion.  Manufacturers across the automotive, medical device manufacturing and consumer product industries benefit from automating the nut insertion…

Site showcases core competencies in medical, plastic processing, consumer and transportation industries CINCINNATI, Ohio, February 1, 2021: A new year with a new look: Automated Machine Systems, Inc., a trusted provider of plastic parts assembly and leak testing systems, has launched a new website that showcases the addition of two new core competencies. Through the…

There are billions of dollars invested in the manufacturing businesses all over the world. That’s why quality assurance is something that everyone talks about in every business. In order to keep production standards consistent, a lot of attention is given to what happens on at the production floors. There are various processes that are practiced…

Automated Machine Systems has expanded their production capacity by 7,000 square feet. Following unprecedented sales growth, the management decided to undertake an extensive infrastructural development project that will see the company’s manufacturing facility to grow by 7,000 square feet in space. The project will introduce diamond-sanded and epoxied concrete floors, elevated ceilings, and high-efficiency lighting…

When choosing a welding machine, it’s important to take into consideration all of the standards to which your products must adhere.  One such possibility is a hermetic seal.  While not all applications require a hermetic seal, those that do can’t afford to get by without. Hermeticity refers to an object that has been sealed to…

We are continuing our series covering the various types of joining systems available to companies manufacturing plastic products.  Last month, we discussed a newer method known as ultrasonic welding.  Today we are taking a closer look at spin welding.  Spin welding has been practiced with metals for hundreds of years and is one of the…

In terms of types of welding, ultrasonic is fairly new to the scene.  Developed in the 1960s, ultrasonic welding transmits high-frequency vibrations through plastic parts to create frictional heat at the joint surface.  The heat causes the parts to melt at the surface and fuse together, which means bolts, nails, and soldering materials aren’t required.…

CINCINNATI, OH, MARCH 2016 – Cincinnati-based special machine builder Automated Machine Systems (AMS) has launched a new precision fastening product line that meets the needs of manufacturers requiring tight tolerances, high levels of error-proofing and traceability in a variety of assembly operations. The PF-401 Series features transducerized, DC electric torque control screwdrivers and nutrunners that…

Note 2021: Chris Edwall is VP and General Manager of Automated Machine Systems. CINCINNATI, OH, MAY 2015 — Automated Machine Systems (AMS) recently added Chris Edwall to its management team as Director of Operations to help achieve its strategic growth goals in plastic joining applications for the automotive, medical, consumer and appliance markets. Chris brings…