Assembly Presses | Assembly

Pailton steers clear of U-joint assembly problems

January 8, 2019

Every vehicle needs a good driver to steer it in the right direction and away from dangers on the road. For 50 years, Pailton Engineering Ltd. has been manufacturing the steering systems that give drivers of all types of vehicles this assurance as they travel from place to place.

Press Adds Punch to Roll-Former’s Status as Industry Leader

Jim Camillo

December 14, 2018

Roll-form manufacturers produce a wide range of parts for assembly, including highly contoured automotive exterior panels.

2018 Assembly Plant of the Year: Ford Shifts Flexible Assembly Into High Gear

The Van Dyke transmission plant excels at high-volume, high-mix production.

Austin Weber

October 2, 2018

One of the top transmission assembly plants in the world is Ford Motor Co.'s Van Dyke facility in Sterling Heights, MI. It's part of a network of Ford factories that mass-produce axles, engines and other power train components used in the company's cars and trucks.

Leather Embosser Gives Joining Module the Stamp of Approval

Jim Camillo

September 13, 2018

Porsche, Lamborghini and other European luxury vehicle manufacturers build cars that are stunning on the outside.

Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

A wide range of staking methods produce quality plastic assemblies with stress-free joints

Jim Camillo

September 5, 2018

How well an assembled plastic part performs depends a great deal upon how its component pieces are joined. Those made of strong, hard plastic may be fastened together or bonded. Thermoplastic pieces allow for even more options, including screws and rivets, various types of adhesives or welding, staking and being snap-fit.

Presses insert precision into connector assembly process

Jim Camillo

August 6, 2018

Makers of printed circuit boards aren’t the only manufacturers interested in packing more power into a smaller space.

Four Steps to a Perfect Pressing Process

June 1, 2018

The press-and-gauge approach to press-fit assembly can create perfect parts every time. However, for this approach to work, fixture design cannot be an afterthought. As sophisticated as our sensors, presses and software are, a perfect pressing process still requires a good deal of forethought. Following these four steps will ensure that your pressing process achieves the results you desire.

Electric Presses Offer Many Benefits to Assemblers

As electric presses gain market share, suppliers are coming up with innovative ways to stand out

John Sprovieri

May 8, 2018

Just when you think there's nothing new under the sun with a particular technology, a company will invariably put a new spin on things. A good example is the new Torque Press 520 from Schmidt Technology.

Fastening or Pressing of Medical Devices

For a wide range of medical devices, fastening or pressing is often the best assembly method

Jim Camillo

May 1, 2018

Fastening and pressing equipment have been used to assemble medical devices for decades, and that's not likely to change anytime soon.

Servo Press Installs Bearings in Wheel Assemblies

Jim Camillo

April 4, 2018

Since 1985, Staufermatic Maschinenbau GmbH has made a name for itself worldwide in two specialties. One is designing and manufacturing special-purpose machinery for assembly, riveting, drilling, leak testing, safety and press-fitting.