Servo-controlled insertion machine speeds production of automotive throttle assemblies

摘要

Sophisticated closed-loop control system ensures precision hot insertion process. TQC Ltd, a specialist automation company, has developed an innovative machine for pressing pre-formed metal inserts into the body of a plastic throttle body adaptor moulding. The machine fully automates the entire insertion process - including checking insert depth - and uses closed-loop position and torque servo-control techniques to ensure consistent accuracy and quality. A novel dual-channel machine architecture enables two throttle mouldings to be processed simultaneously, in order to secure a throughput of one moulding every 35 s.