Automating the application of adhesives to components across manufacturing sectors has provided suppliers an opportunity to maximize their value to OEMs in two important ways:
• Quality, consistency, and speed are optimized across production runs while the risk of human error is eliminated.
• The unpredictable (and ever-rising) direct and indirect costs of employing human labor are replaced by more predictable and controllable system costs.
To make sure these ideal scenarios become reality in your operation, it's important to understand that automated adhesive dispensing systems depend on fine-tuned process controls. And the best way to implement them is through partnership with an experienced automation provider who understands exactly what you need.
Measuring Automated Adhesive Dispensing Process Control
High-tech tools keep automated adhesive dispensing systems operating as designed. Sensors, gauges, and cameras placed throughout automated systems monitor thousands of variables in real time, providing critical information including:
• The viscosity and temperature of adhesive material prior to application.
• The temperature of part substrates.
• The emission rate and volume of adhesive from the applicator.
• System air pressure variations.
• Orientation of parts at different process stages.
• Whether the bead or spray pattern of applied adhesive meets specified parameters.
These data are organized in a system's Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) - the "brain" of the automated system - which receives input parameters and instructs all system components accordingly.
PLCs also perform essential quality control functions during operation. Because all automated actions follow predefined recipes stored in the PLC, production automatically stops if any sensor detects abnormal variables not matching the recipe, thus minimizing material waste and eliminating human subjectivity in inspection.
What Makes a True Automation Partnership
When integrating an automated adhesive dispensing system, choosing the right automation partner is crucial.
A qualified partner analyzes your specific automation needs and demonstrates proven solutions from similar applications.
OKATA provides true partnership by helping customers design and build automated systems tailored to both current and future requirements. Through strategic collaboration with major industry integrators, we ensure every automation project delivers long-term operational success.