The design for assembly (DFA) method has become a widely used way for companies to introduce competitive designs at reduced costs. This text places the consideration and application of automatic assembly in the context of DFA, addressing product design for both automated and manual assembly processes. The author enumerates the components, processes, performance, and comparative economics of several types of automatic assembly systems. To this end, the book includes specific information on equipment such as transfer devices, parts feeders, feed tracks, placing mechanisms, and robots. This is an ideal reference and guide for manufacturing, product design, mechanical, and industrial engineers.
The design for assembly (DFA) method has become a widely used way for companies to introduce competitive designs at reduced costs. This text places the consideration and application of automatic assembly in the context of DFA, addressing product design for both automated and manual assembly processes. The author enumerates the components, processes, performance, and comparative economics of several types of automatic assembly systems. To this end, the book includes specific information on equipment such as transfer devices, parts feeders, feed tracks, placing mechanisms, and robots. This is an ideal reference and guide for manufacturing, product design, mechanical, and industrial engineers.
Preface. Introduction. Automatic Assembly Transfer Systems. Automatic Feeding and Orienting - Vibratory Feeders. Automatic Feeding and Orienting - Mechanical Feeders. Feed Tracks, Escapements, Parts-Placement Mechanisms, and Robots. Performance and Economics of Assembly Systems. Design for Manual Assembly. Product Design for High-Speed Automatic Assembly and Robot Assembly. Printed-Circuit-Board Assembly. Feasibility Study for Assembly Automation. Problems. Appendix A: Simple Method for the Determination of the Coefficient of Dynamic Friction. Appendix B: Out-of-Phase Vibratory Conveyors. Appendix C: Laboratory Experiments. Appendix D: Feeding and Orienting Techniques for Small Parts. Nomenclature. Index.
Geoffrey Boothroyd
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