The standout feature of Central Machines continuous motion assembly machine is a high production rate. These machines are best suited for smaller parts requiring simple operations executed in multiple steps.
Once the design criteria has been established, our engineers and machine builders will custom design innovative machinery to meet your high volume production needs. Our continuous motion assembly machine equipment provides excellent repeatability, cycle after cycle, due to our reliance on mechanical motions. Our machines are built in-house, which ensures customers get reliable machines and one-stop accountability. Our machine shop is outfitted with all the conventional and CNC equipment necessary to manufacture all components of our multiple piece assembly machine in house.
Our machines are designed to be ergonomic and user friendly from programming to final unloading. A color display touch screen panel is the main user interface with the machine.
From each and every machine our customers can expect longevity and reliability due to the use of mechanical and servo driven motions. Our skilled workforce is all under one roof, allowing for complete construction and product accountability within our shop. We use both conventional and state-of-the-art CAD/CAM and wire EDM machines to fabricate the components.
Capabilities
| Production Rate Ranges | 80 to 1300 Parts Per Minute (dependent on number of spindles) |
|---|---|
| FeederType Options | Centrifugal Step Feeders Vibratory Waterfall |
| Sensor Capability | Verify product has no defects Verify Product was assembled correctly Verify Product was loaded into the dials Verify that products with defects are removed |
| Machine Shop Capabilities | Buffing CNC Machining Drilling Milling Sawing Stamping Welding Wire EDM Machining |
| Custom Services | 24/7 Service Complete Machine Programing Custom Build Manufacturing Functional Testing Innovative Machine Design Installation At Your Location Retooling and Upgrades of our machines and our competitor’s machines Stand Alone Machines Training Your Staff Turnkey Systems Wiring and Assembly |
| Fabrication Materials Used For Building Chassis and Tooling | Aluminum: 6061, 2024 Cold rolled steel bar and plate stock; 1008,1018, 1020 Heat Treatment of Materials Available if Necessary Sheet Metal (8-14 gauge) Stainless Steel : All grades Tool Steel: CPM, 10V, D2, A2, M2 |
| Tolerances | Operating Placement: +/- .002 Tooling tolerance: +/- .001 |
| Core Competencies | Cap Closing Machines w/ max. 550 ppm Cap Lining Machines w/ max. 1200 ppm Continuous Motion Assembly Machines w/ max. 1300ppm High Speed Indexing Assembly Dial w/ Typical min. 25 ppm to max. 150 ppm. Walking beam-type transfer systems |
General Machine Description
The multiple piece assembly machine is a self-contained unit, featuring feeder bowls, and inline tracks. The machine is configured with multiple continuously rotating dials, mounted horizontally to transfer the product through the assembly, testing, and inspection processes.The machines include the following standard features:
- Feeder bowls to orient product.
- Inline tracks to feed product to the continuous motion assembly machine dials.
- The machines can be configured with upper, lower, and horizontal cam-driven tooling.
- The lower dial tooling can be equipped with cam-driven spindles with tooling.
- An outer cam will allow each spindle to move up and perform an operation.
- The upper tooling dial can be equipped with cam-driven spindles with tooling.
- Shift register tracking system will monitor good and bad parts through the system.
- Touch screen type operator control panel with message display to indicate functionality and spindle monitoring.
- If the product fails any test or inspection, the product will be designated as a reject and removed from the dial.
- A fixed cam will divert completed assemblies to an eject chute equipped with a pneumatically operated box diverter.
- An air blow will remove rejects from the dial and blow them into a reject chute.
The machine is constructed with station tooling mounted to a ground steel top plate supported by a fabricated steel base. Mechanical drive, pneumatics, and electrical equipment are all hard mounted to the base. Machine components are black oxide, anodized, plated, or painted as necessary. All painted components will be painted with an oil base machinery enamel. Perimeter guarding consists of polycarbonate panels that protects your employees from pinch points and rotating areas.
Design Options
| Types of Continuous Motion Transfer Systems | In-line product movement Rotary product movement |
|---|---|
| Feed Systems | Vibratory feeders Centrifugal feeders Water fall feeders Step feeders |
| In Feed Systems | Power driven conveyors tracks Regenerative blower tracks Compressed air tracks Vibratory inline tracks |
| Product Placement Detection | See through fiber optic sensors Convergent beam sensors Laser sensors Probe tooling with sensors |
| Product Assembly Types | Snap together Interference fit Adhesive Dispensing Ultra sonic welding Heat staking Spin welding Induction welding Conduction welding Screwing Riveting |
| Product Assembly Testing | Vision system inspections Probe tooling with sensors Laser sensors Leak testing (pressure or vacuum) Spark testing Hi- Pot electrical high voltage testing Go / No go tooling gages LVDT force testing Automatic ejecting of product to sampling bins |
| Product Identification | Laser engraving Ink jet printing Labeling Pad printing Pin stamping |
Additional Options
| Pre Feeders | Elevator hoppers Vibratory hoppers Live bottom hoppers |
|---|---|
| Pack Out Systems | Carton handling systems with powered or roller conveyors Stacking Robotic packaging Two position carton diverters |
| Operator Interface | Touch screen with machine diagnostics and data acquisition Push button Message display units Placard displays |
| Auxillary Dial | Quality sampling bin Vision inspection |
Advantages of Continuous Motion Assembly Machines
Continuous motion assembly machines offer several advantages that enhance manufacturing efficiency. They achieve impressive production rates, ranging from 80 to 1,300 parts per minute, ensuring high throughput. Their mechanical motions provide excellent consistency and repeatability, making them suitable for various parts and assembly methods.
Ergonomic designs enhance the operator experience through user-friendly interfaces, while durable construction using high-quality materials minimizes maintenance needs.
Advanced inspection capabilities also ensure product quality, making these machines a cost-effective choice for manufacturers looking to improve efficiency and reduce production expenses.
Assemble with Speed and Precision with Central Machines, Inc.
Ready to maximize your production efficiency with reliable, high-speed assembly solutions? Central Machines offers customizable continuous motion assembly machines, crafted in-house and tailored to meet your unique production needs. Our expert team is committed to delivering innovative designs with precise, consistent results at every cycle. Contact us today to discuss how we can support your high-volume manufacturing with a multiple assembly machine built for longevity and exceptional performance. Let’s bring your production goals to life with a system engineered to succeed.