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The correct choice of basic assembly system design is essential to provide the flexibility to cope with market demands. Bruno Lotter explains.
A description of the economic design of assembly processes for medium‐size batch production is presented which highlights the need to avoid secondary operations.
The system of on line manufacturing is described and an example is given to indicate the improved productivity and pay‐back period which can be achieved. The analysis required to…
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The system of on line manufacturing is described and an example is given to indicate the improved productivity and pay‐back period which can be achieved. The analysis required to determine the suitability of such a system for a given application is also presented.
In the electrical industry 50 to 75% of the total production costs of a product are in assembly. This shows that the main focus for rationalisation should be in assembly. This…
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In the electrical industry 50 to 75% of the total production costs of a product are in assembly. This shows that the main focus for rationalisation should be in assembly. This paper illustrates planning methods for rationalisation, describes a completed assembly line and outlines the economies obtained.
Design for automatic assembly can be greatly assisted by a method of analysis founded on seven fundamental questions aimed at discovering and reducing the total cost of a…
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Design for automatic assembly can be greatly assisted by a method of analysis founded on seven fundamental questions aimed at discovering and reducing the total cost of a component up to the point where it reaches its operational purpose.
With the development of laser welding technology, welding techniques are increasingly used in automatic assembly machines. The main advantage of laser welding is due to the…
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With the development of laser welding technology, welding techniques are increasingly used in automatic assembly machines. The main advantage of laser welding is due to the contactless welding, which largely obviates the need of equipment maintenance.
As flexible automation is demanded for products of increasing complexity, it becomes practicable to link flexible assembly cells into assembly lines.
Many topics were discussed at the 7th International Conference on Assembly Automation held in Zurich in February. Brian Rooks concentrates his report on the preparation and…
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Many topics were discussed at the 7th International Conference on Assembly Automation held in Zurich in February. Brian Rooks concentrates his report on the preparation and planning for assembly automation.
The technical conference sessions at AUTOMAN offer a wide variety of options. Here some of the papers concerned with assembly are examined.