What is automated fastening?

Automated fastening can be described as the installation of threaded fasteners using motorized screwdrivers and nutrunners, coupled with some level of electronic control over the position, torque, travel depth and RPM of the drivers. Single or multiple drivers can be operated within a single system, all of which can contour to different fastener locations, angles and positions around assemblies with complex shapes. Automated fastening also provides tangible safety, quality control and data acquisition features alongside the fastening process. Where semi-automated fastening involves a human operator to work the powered drivers, fully automated fastening needs no human operator as robotics handle the drivers directly.