Assembly Automation

Fastening & Joining: Precision Meets Process Reliability

In modern assembly automation, fastening and joining are at the heart of value creation. Where components must be permanently and securely connected, much more than just force is required. It’s about micrometer-accurate positioning, controlled torques, and seamless monitoring of every single step.

Intelligent Fastening Technology

Our assembly automation systems master the entire spectrum of industrial screw fastening. We integrate state-of-the-art fastening spindles and feeding systems that guarantee maximum repeatability, even at high cycle rates.

  • Torque and Angle Control: For safety-critical connections, we use high-end control systems that monitor every fastening process in real time.
  • Automated Feeding: Whether vibratory bowl feeders or step feeders – we ensure that connecting elements are always correctly positioned and timed.
  • Documentation (Traceability): Every fastening operation is recorded and stored. This guarantees full traceability for your quality assurance.

Powerful and Sensitive Joining

When joining, whether pressing, snapping, or bonding, the perfect interplay of displacement and force is crucial. Our systems are designed to connect components gently yet with high strength.

  • Force-Displacement Monitoring: Through integrated sensors, our automated systems immediately detect whether tolerances are being met. Reject parts are identified and ejected directly in the process.
  • Servo Press Modules: For maximum flexibility, we rely on electrically operated presses that can be precisely programmed for different product variants.
  • Hybrid Joining: We combine joining processes with state-of-the-art dispensing technology or thermal methods to securely unite even complex material pairings.

Why Special Machine Construction from Harrandt Automation?

We don’t build off-the-shelf standard solutions. We develop customised assembly cells that are precisely tailored to your component geometries and space requirements. From semi-automatic manual workstations to fully interlinked high-speed systems, we provide everything from a single source: mechanics, control programming, and process validation.

Your Advantages at a Glance:

  • Minimised cycle times through optimised motion sequences.
  • Zero-defect strategy thanks to integrated sensor monitoring.
  • Longevity through the use of high-quality components from renowned manufacturers.

Together, we bring together what belongs together.

Do you have a specific project or a tricky joining task? Our engineers look forward to transforming your requirements into an efficient automation solution.

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Precision in Every Dimension: 2D & 3D Vision Systems in Assembly Automation

In modern assembly automation, speed and error-free operation are no longer wishes, but fundamental prerequisites. As specialists in special machine construction, we integrate high-performance vision systems that make your production line not only faster but also smarter.

Why Vision Systems are Key to Your Quality

An assembly automation system is only as good as its ability to detect deviations. Our integrated camera systems take on the role of the incorruptible controller, 24/7, in millisecond cycles.

Our Competencies at a Glance

2D Vision Systems: The Classic for Precision

2D vision is the workhorse in our assembly systems. It is ideal for high-contrast inspection tasks and fast processes.

  • Presence Control: Are all components (screws, seals, clips) correctly assembled?
  • Position Detection: We determine the exact position of components for high-precision pick-and-place operations.
  • Code Reading & OCR: Fast reading of Data Matrix codes or plain text for seamless traceability.

3D Vision Systems: Understanding Depth, Eliminating Errors

When the third dimension is crucial, our 3D sensors come into play. They capture volume, shape, and height where 2D systems reach their limits.

  • Volume Inspection: Correct dispensing of adhesives or lubricants.
  • Height Control: Inspection for run-out or correctly pressed-in bolts.
  • Bin Picking: Secure gripping of unsorted bulk material through precise depth data.

Your Advantage: Seamless Integration

We don’t deliver ‘isolated solutions’. Our vision system is directly integrated into the PLC control of your assembly automation system. This means for you:

  • Shorter Cycle Times: Communication between camera and robot occurs without delay.
  • Easy Operation: Visualisation of inspection results directly on the HMI of the automated system.
  • Future-Proof: By using modern AI-supported software (Deep Learning), we solve even complex inspection tasks that were previously considered ‘non-automatable’.

“We make quality visible before the product leaves the system.”

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Part Marking: Precision and Traceability in Seconds

In modern assembly processes, the marking of components is far more than just a formal necessity. It is the backbone of quality assurance and seamless traceability.

We integrate state-of-the-art marking systems directly into your assembly automation systems. Marking processes are seamlessly embedded into the production flow without cycle time losses and with maximum process reliability.

Depending on the material surface and requirements, we select the optimal method for your system:

  • Laser Marking: Ideal for permanent, high-resolution markings on metals and plastics. Low maintenance and extremely flexible for changing content (e.g., QR codes, serial numbers).
  • Dot Peen and Scribe Marking: The robust solution for deep markings that remain legible even after subsequent processing steps (such as painting or coating).
  • Inkjet Systems: Fast and non-contact marking for a wide variety of surfaces, particularly suitable for high throughput speeds.

Your Advantages through Integrated Marking

  • Zero-defect strategy: Direct connection to the system control (PLC) and databases ensures that every part receives the correct ID.
  • Direct Verification: On request, we combine the marking with camera systems (vision sensors) that check the content and quality of the marking immediately after application.
  • Space Saving: Integration into the assembly automation system eliminates the need for separate marking stations and reduces the footprint of your production line.

Customised for Your Industry

Whether Data Matrix codes for the automotive industry, UDI compliance in medical technology, or simple batch numbers in the consumer goods sector, we design the interfaces so that the data ends up where it is needed: on the component and in your ERP system.

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Part Assembly:
Precision in Every Connection

Part Assembly: Precision in Every Connection
In modern manufacturing, automated part assembly is the core of efficient production processes.

We specialise in the high-speed assembly of complex sub-assemblies with a particular focus on automated connector assembly.

When a functional whole is created from a multitude of individual parts, milliseconds and micrometres are critical.

From Individual Component to Finished Connector

The assembly of connectors in automation requires the utmost precision with maximum throughput. Our systems master the complete process cycle:

  • Feeding Technology: Housings, pins, seals, and contacts are precisely separated and provided in the correct position.
  • Placement & Joining Processes: Force-displacement monitored pressing of contacts ensures a permanently secure electrical connection.
  • Locking & Sealing: Automated assembly of secondary locks and O-rings for the highest protection classes (IP standard).
  • Integrated Quality Assurance: Every component undergoes a 100% inspection during assembly (camera systems, continuity testing, high-voltage test).

Why Automated Assembly with Us?

Manual processes quickly reach their limits with increasing quantities and miniaturisation. Our automation solutions offer you:

  • Consistent Quality: Avoidance of assembly errors through sensor-monitored processes.
  • Scalability: Short cycle times enable high output rates at consistent costs.
  • Traceability: Every assembly step is documented.

“We bring together what belongs together – efficiently, with process reliability, and fully automated.”

Individual Solutions for Your Requirements
Whether circular connectors, hybrid connectors, or complex housing systems: We develop the suitable assembly strategy for your product. From semi-automatic workstations to fully interlinked assembly lines.

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