Semi-Automated Assembly

Single Station Assembly

When automating an assembly process, single stations can be an economical way to assemble products. Typically equipped with a PLC and/or an human machine interface (HMI), the station can handle many functions, including leak testing, marking and incorporating pneumatically-assisted tooling while providing maximum safety for the operator. Often these stations aid with the ergonomics of handling heavy sub-assemblies during the manufacturing process. The complexity of these systems can range from the very simple to the complex. Most tooling fixtures will incorporate parts compliance, orientation or location through Poke Yoke techniques.

Multi-Station Work Cells

To achieve greater throughput, a combination of single, semi-automated work stations may be used to make up a multi-station work cell for the completion of assembly processes. Typically equipped with a PLC and/or a Human Machine Interface (HMI), each individual station performs a portion of the overall assembly process, including leak testing, marking, and incorporating pneumatically-assisted tooling while providing maximum safety for the operator. Often these stations aid with the ergonomics of handling heavy sub-assemblies during the manufacturing process.

Conveyor Systems

A major portion of our extensive capabilities revolve around the application of non-synchronous conveyors to the assembly process. The advantage of using such a system is in it’s ability to process virtually any product, unlimited to the size and complexity of the product. Stations can be positioned to accommodate an expansive array automated or semi-automated operations. Stations can be fed by robots, pick-and-place system or manual-load. They can also incorporate dedicated heat forming, leak testing, marking, and assembly applications.

Dial Tables

Our team of Puritan engineers have the background and deep expertise for the design and build of indexable dial table systems. The advantages of these systems are quick part transfer, compact design, and high-speed throughput. Dial index tables can be fed manually or automatically. Auto feeding is accomplished by dedicated feeding systems, robots and custom pick-and-place systems. Individual stations can be designed to perform an expansive array of automated or semi-automated operations, including dedicated heat forming, leak testing, marking, and assembly applications.