Guides: How Assembly Machines Work
Short, step-by-step explanations of how the parts of an automatic assembly machine work, written around machines we supply. Each guide ends with what we need from you to quote.
How a Vibratory Bowl Feeder Works, Step by Step
How a vibratory bowl feeder sorts, orients and delivers small parts to an assembly machine, step by step.
Read the guide → AssemblyHow a Rotary Assembly Machine Works, Step by Step
How a rotary assembly machine builds a product on a turning table, one assembly step at each station.
Read the guide → PumpsLotion Pump Assembly: Stations, Step by Step
How a lotion pump is put together by machine, from the pump core to the dip tube and the final test.
Read the guide → SprayersAerosol Spray Actuator Assembly, Step by Step
How an aerosol spray actuator (the spray cap on top of the can) is assembled on a rotary machine, station by station.
Read the guide → MedicalInsulin Pen Assembly and Testing, Step by Step
How an insulin pen is assembled by machine in three steps: barrel assembly, assembly and testing, camera inspection and tray loading.
Read the guide → PensHow a Ballpoint Pen Is Assembled by Machine
How a ballpoint pen is assembled by machine: the refill, the clip and small parts, the finished pen and the writing test.
Read the guide → SprayersHow a Trigger Sprayer Is Assembled, Step by Step
How a trigger sprayer is put together by machine, from loose parts in a vibratory bowl to the dip tube and the test.
Read the guide → MedicalHow Syringes and Needles Are Assembled by Machine
How a syringe, an injection needle and a catheter connector are assembled by machine, step by step.
Read the guide → CapsFlip-Top vs Disc Top vs Push-Pull Cap Assembly
How flip-top, disc top and push-pull caps are assembled or closed by machine, and how the machine follows the mould.
Read the guide → ChoosingHow to Choose an Automatic Assembly Machine
How to choose an automatic assembly machine: stand-alone machine, combined machine or full line, and what to send a supplier to get a quote.
Read the guide → PackingDelta, Cartesian or Articulated Robot for Packing?
Delta, Cartesian or articulated robot, or a tray loading line: how to choose packing automation by product, case depth and output.
Read the guide → CapsCap Lining Machines: Which Type Do You Need?
Which cap lining machine you need: liner cutting, liner inserting, or cap assembly with lining on one machine.
Read the guide → InspectionHow a Vision Inspection Machine Checks Caps and Parts
How a camera inspection machine checks caps and small parts on a production line: feeding, imaging, the result and the outfeed.
Read the guide →Planning an Assembly Machine?
Send us your part drawing or photos. We check which machine can assemble it, then send you a quote.