Automation offers many benefits, but not every manufacturing process is easy to automate. As more materials and different components are added into the mix of a project, the difficulty of automating all these different processes increases as well. And that’s without factoring in costs–for high-volume manufacturing, high costs may be worth it in the long run, compared to low-volume projects. The challenge then for high-mix, low-volume manufacturing is finding the best balance between quality automated assembly systems and long-term costs.
Product Spotlight: Custom Automation Solutions from ASI
At ASI (Automated Systems, Inc.), we offer end-to-end custom automation, from design to manufacturing to installation and commissioning, so that our customers receive the best value and quality. Everything that we make is carefully designed and engineered by our experts to ensure that every single system meets both the performance standards and the budget requirements of our customers.
And that goes for high-mix assembly stations as well. Our engineers work closely with our customers’ team to determine the handling requirements of each individual material and components, as well as where the system needs to fit into their facilities, and the timeline and budget each customer has. Plus, everything that we do, from control panel fabrication to mechanical design to fabrication and assembly, occurs right in our own facilities, improving lead times and ensuring that our customers always receive quality workmanship that they can rely on.
A Case Study in Customization from ASI: Automated Assembly Systems and Sonic Welding
One of our customers came to us needing a better solution to their existing sonic weld station, which had quality and consistency issues. The station welded plastic tubes to the end of carbon canisters, but failed to align the two items consistently, resulting in bad welds and scrapped units.
After conferring with the client’s team, our engineers developed a sonic weld unit that solved these alignment problems. In our unit, the operator simply loaded the tube into one part of the unit. Our machine then automatically installed four mounting fasteners on the carbon canister, before sending it to the welder. Once welding was complete, the operator would be informed to unload the finished part, and start the cycle again.
About Automated Systems, Inc.
Automated Systems, Inc. (AS), boasts over half a century of experience in customized automation, robotics integration, and automated assembly systems, each tailored to meet the needs of our customers. If you’re interested in what we have to offer, don’t hesitate to contact us for more information!
