Automation 101 Vlog: Precision Fastening Uncontrolled vs Controlled Process
In this Automation 101 Vlog, AMS CEO Guy O’Gara goes over the key differences in Process controlled and no process controlled precision fastening or screwdriver, why they’re important, and which processes might be best for your application.
Transcription
Hello and welcome back to another automation 101 series where today we’ll be taking a look at the difference between installing fasteners into plastic parts with and without process control. We will briefly discuss the key differences and solutions for each process. Before we start, don’t forget to like and subscribe to our channel for more content. Screw driving in its most basic form requires a front end fastener to be installed into a part. With wood or metal process control may not be as important, and a simple hand tool can suffice. However, when installing metal inserts into plastic parts. Quality can be a major concern with no process control. For instance, when someone uses a handheld screwdriver with no torque settings, the possibility of over or under driving is very likely. Metal threads can easily strip the parts which can amount to more cost, rework and potentially rejected parts from the end customer. When a part requires fasteners to be installed during the assembly process, there are many ways to incorporate process control. For manual options, utilizing a DC electric tool to monitor torque is a great entry point. Adding features such as screw presence detection, encoder work arms and PLC feedback is a great way to combat quality concerns. From there, integrating semi or fully automated solutions can be achieved with various budgets, cycle times and additional verification requirements in mind. With process control precision fastening manufacturers can ensure they are delivering quality products with confidence. AMS offers two standard products with different price and process control options to assist our partners with screw driving applications. For more videos and data sheets related to our Precision Fastening Systems, visit our website. As always, like and subscribe to our channel for more automation content.
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