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Ford Shifts Flexible Assembly Into High Gear

Automotive Industry

Force-Controlled Assembly of Automotive Components Using Robots

With force sensors and vision systems, robots can automate assembly of automotive transmissions and clutches.

January 1, 2002

Assembling automotive powertrain parts, such as clutches, requires precise alignment of gear meshing and other critical components.

The Pros and Cons of Automated Welding

October 1, 2001

Automated welding can provide large gains in productivity and profitability - in the right applications.

Welding: Arc Stud Welding

Blake Hobson

July 1, 2001

Stud welding is a process by which a metal stud is joined to a metal workpiece by heating both parts with an arc of electricity. Compared with other welding and fastening processes, stud welding offers faster assembly with fewer steps. This article explains how this process can be used for profitable and reliable assembly.

Austin Weber

June 1, 2001

Whenever access is limited, blind rivets offer assemblers a unique way to see their way past fastening challenges. This article explains the advantages and limitations of blind rivets, and it reviews the various options for fasteners and installation equipment.

Fastening: How Tight Is Tight?

John Sprovieri

April 1, 2001

How you measure torque can affect your perception of how well your fastening tools perform. This article reviews methods for measuring the torque produced by a tool before, during and after fastening.

Capital Equipment Justification

Diane Hallum

March 1, 2001

The product has been designed, the assembly process laid out and the appropriate technologies selected. Now all you have to do is pitch the project to the person who signs the checks.

Assembly Automation

Process Planning Is Critical to Success of Assembly Automation Projects

John Sprovieri

March 1, 2001

Basic questions about the product have to be addressed before requests for quotations (RFQs) are issued for an assembly project.

How to Evaluate Suppliers

March 1, 2001

Supplier evaluation is not an easy process. Many different formulas and techniques can be used. One effective method assigns suppliers to four basic categories based upon their level of performance in key areas, such as delivery, quality and responsiveness.

Austin Weber

February 1, 2001

Traditional rivets aren’t as common on plant floors as they once were. But, they’re still a cost-effective fastening alternative for many assembly applications.

Specialty Fasteners

Austin Weber

January 1, 2001

Nuts and bolt aren't the only types of fasteners used in product assembly. Retaining rings, Speed Nuts and a variety of other specialized metal and plastic fasteners have been developed. These specialty fasteners can often save time in the assembly process, eliminate the need for additional fastening components, lower manufacturing costs and maximize holding power.

Toyota Halts RAV4 Production in Japan Following Supplier Explosion

Apple to Invest Billions in U.S. Manufacturing

Mercedes Deploys Humanoid Robots on the Assembly Line

Events

April 16, 2025

The ASSEMBLY Show South

Returning for its third year, The ASSEMBLY Show South is the premier event for assembly technology, featuring expert-led sessions, product demos, and valuable networking opportunities—all in the heart of Nashville’s thriving manufacturing hub.

May 13, 2025

How Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing Manufacturing

Drawing from his own experiences and deep understanding of the technology, Guerster discusses how continuous improvement and innovation can be achieved through AI and machine learning.

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