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Services Offered




   Services Offered:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   CAD / CAM Support
 
     Suppliers can provide CAD / CAM support. Computer aided design (CAD) is used to design products quickly and accurately. Computer aided manufacturing (CAM) is used to fabricate products directly from CAD outputs.
 
   Control System Design / Programming
 
     Suppliers can design and/or program automation controls systems.
 
   Equipment Design
 
     Suppliers can help with concepts, manufacturing costs, manufacturing techniques and material considerations. Suppliers may also be able to assist in upgrading or redesigning, re-evaluating or modernizing existing products to increase performance and/or reduce manufacturing costs.
 
   Systems Design / Integration
 
     Suppliers can design and integrate separate equipment into a centrally-controlled system.
 
   Factory Automation
 
     The term factory automation (FA) refers to computer-driven assembly lines.
 
   Manufacturing Cells
 
     Suppliers can automate one or more pieces of computer-controlled equipment into manufacturing cells.
 
   On-site Support / Training
 
     Suppliers can provide training or support at the customer's facilities.
 
   Turnkey Systems
 
     Suppliers of turnkey systems assume complete responsibility, from design through project completion. This may include equipment, material handling, and controls.
 
   Process Development
 
     Suppliers provide product or process development.
 
   In-house Prototyping / Testing
 
     Suppliers provide in-house prototyping of parts for functional testing. 
 
   In-house Production
 
     Suppliers have capabilities for in-house production.
 
   Search Logic:      All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
Technology and Capability
Supplier capabilities may not be limited to the selections below.  Depending on the needs of the customer, availability of existing equipment and capabilities of the supplier, equipment may be designed by the supplier, the customer, or a third party.  For example, an automated assembly machine cell may incorporate existing equipment from the customer, custom material handling systems from the supplier, and robotic or pick and place equipment from a third party.

Capabilities are meant to be representative of the type of equipment that the supplier has experience with and may not be all-inclusive.




   Assembly Process       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Assembly Press
 
     Assembly presses assemble components by applying pressure.
 
   Automatic Insertion
 
     Automatic insertion machines are used for component insertion, including tabs, terminal, sockets, and pins.
 
   Brazing and Soldering
 
     Brazing and soldering equipment is used to assemble components.
 
   Clinching / Stitch folding
 
     Clinching and stitch folding are assembly methods for joining sheet metal without using screws, rivets or other fasteners. Clinching uses a punching and squeezing process to create a rivet-like joint. Stitch folding stitches material using staple-like "stitches" created from the base material.
 
   Eyeletting
 
     Eyeletting machines are used to insert eyelets.
 
   Injected Metal (IMA)
 
     In the injected metal assembly (IMA) process, a molten alloy is injected into a cavity between two components. The molten alloy cools and solidifies, forming a strong bond.
 
   Insert Drivers
 
     Insert drivers are used to automatically assemble inserts.
 
   Riveting, Impact
 
     Impact riveting machines insert rivets, forming the rivet head by the force of an impact against the top of the shank.
 
   Riveting, Nonimpact
 
     Nonimpact riveting machines insert rivets, forming the rivet head by a combination of pressure and spinning motions against the top of the shank. The two most common forms of nonimpact riveting are orbital and radial forming.
 
   Screwdriving / Nutdriving
 
     Machines assemble components through an automatic screwdriving or nutdriving process.
 
   Seal / O-ring Installation
 
     Equipment automatically inserts seals or O-rings into an assembly.
 
   Welding
 
     Components are assembled automatically through a welding process.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary types of automated assembly equipment.
 
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   Configuration       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Carousel Systems
 
     Carousel systems are constructed of a steel belt fit over two wheels. A central camshaft that also drives the assembly stations drives part fixtures mounted to this belt.
 
   Continuous Motion
 
     Continuous motion systems can be of rotary or linear construction. Unlike indexing, motion is continuous and can reach speeds of 600 to 1000 parts per minute.
 
   Inline Indexing
 
     With inline indexing machines, parts are indexed to various assembly stations that are organized in a straight line.
 
   Multi-station
 
     Multi-station equipment has more than one assembly station.
 
   Nonsynchronous
 
     Nonsynchronous conveyors, or asynchronous assembly systems, transfer parts on pallets from one assembly station to the next.
 
   Rotary / Dial
 
     Rotary dial assembly machines contain multiple assembly stations located around a dial plate that indexes parts from one station to the next.
 
   Synchronous
 
     Synchronous devices are cam-driven automated assembly machinery. Each assembly station is associated with one or more cams on a central camshaft that rotates at a constant speed. Synchronous system configurations include rotary, carousel, in-line and continuous motion equipment.
 
   Walking Beam Transfer
 
     Walking beam transfer systems are a type of synchronous assembly system. Pallets, carried on shot pins, are moved on a beam that engages with each actuation.
 
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   Additional Capabilities       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Conveyors
 
     Conveyors are horizontal, inclined, declined, or vertical machinery that transports bulk materials from one place to another at a controlled rate. 
 
   High Speed Assembly
 
     High-speed assembly systems are used for high-volume production. Typical high-speed assembly rates are 200 - 1000 parts per minute or more.
 
   Flexible Assembly
 
     Flexible assembly systems feature a modular construction to allow for future expansion or process refinement.
 
   Powder / Bulk Handling
 
     Material handling systems are designed to handle powder and bulk materials.
 
   Cleanroom Application
 
     Assembly equipment is suitable for cleanroom applications.  Cleanrooms are contamination-free environments for high-tech manufacturing and assembly.
 
   Custom Equipment Design
 
     Suppliers can design and supply custom or specialized equipment and/or systems.
 
   Lifts
 
     Industrial lifts are used to raise and lower material, personnel, and workpieces for loading and working positioning. 
 
   Linear Motor Integration
 
     Suppliers can furnish equipment that incorporates linear motors. Linear motors generate force only in the direction of travel. They are capable of extremely high speeds, quick acceleration, and accurate positioning.
 
   Marking Equipment
 
     Marking equipment is used to place an identifying mark, logo, or name on a product.
 
   Pallet Transfer Systems
 
     Pallet transfer systems are used to automatically move pallets from one location to another.
 
   Palletizers
 
     Palletizers place goods on pallets in an orderly fashion.
 
   Parts Feeders
 
     Parts feeders are machines that orient parts so that a robot or other automatic process can use the parts.
 
   Pick and Place Equipment
 
     Pick and place machines are material handling equipment that automatically moves products from one location to another predetermined location. They can function as a collator or pattern maker, or be used to load products into other packaging machines, onto pallets, or onto other conveyor lines.
 
   Robotics
 
     Robots are programmable, multifunctional devices that move material, parts, tools, or other devices through programmed motion for a variety of tasks.
 
   Testing Equipment
 
     Equipment is designed to perform some form of testing, usually for product quality checking and analysis.
 
   Vision Inspection
 
     Machine vision systems are used for automated inspection and measurement in production environments.
 
   Web Handling / Converting
 
     Equipment is used to handle, process and convert continuous webs of textiles, paper, plastic films, metal sheet, or other materials.
 
   Other Automation Equipment
 
     Other, unlisted, or proprietary automation equipment.
 
   Other Material Handling Equipment
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary material handling automation equipment.
 
   Search Logic:      All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
Industries Served




   Industries Served       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Aerospace / Aeronautics
 
     Suppliers provide equipment for aerospace and aeronautical applications.
 
   Agriculture
 
     Suppliers provide equipment for agricultural applications.
 
   Automotive
 
     Suppliers provide equipment for automotive applications.
 
   Computer
 
     Suppliers provide equipment for the computer industry. 
 
   Electrical
 
     Suppliers provide equipment for the electrical industry.
 
   Electronics
 
     Suppliers provide equipment for the electronics industry.  
 
   Fiber Optics
 
     Suppliers provide equipment for fiber optics applications.
 
   Food / Beverage
 
     Suppliers provide equipment for the food or beverage industry.
 
   Furnace / Heat Treatment
 
     Suppliers provide equipment for use in furnaces or heat-treating applications.
 
   General Industry / Manufacturing
 
     Suppliers provide equipment for general industry or manufacturing applications.
 
   Medical
 
     Suppliers provide equipment for medical applications.
 
   Plumbing
 
     Suppliers provide equipment for plumbing applications.
 
   Microelectronics / Semiconductor
 
     Suppliers provide equipment for the microelectronics and semiconductor industries.
 
   Telecommunications
 
     Suppliers provide equipment for the telecommunications industry, or that can be integrated with telecommunications applications.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary applications.
 
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Certifications




           
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   ISO 9001:2000
 
     ISO 9001:2000 is a part of the larger ISO 9000 standard.  It contains the actual requirements with which an organization needs to comply to become certified. ISO 9001:2000 replaces the ISO 9001:1994 quality standard.
 
   AS-9000
 
     AS9000 is a set of quality guidelines and requirements published by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) in cooperation with major aerospace manufacturers. AS9000 is based on ISO 9001 but maintains a particular focus on the aerospace industry.
 
   QS-9000
 
     QS-9000 is a quality standard for suppliers of DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors Corporation. QS-9000 is based on the 1994 edition of ISO 9001, but contains additional requirements that are particular to the automotive industry. Specifically, QS-9000 applies to suppliers of production materials, production and service parts, heat treating, painting and plating and other finishing services.
 
   ISO 14000
 
     ISO 14000 provides an internationally recognized framework for environmental management, measurement, evaluation and auditing. ISO 14000 does not prescribe environmental performance targets, but provides organizations with the tools to assess and control the impact of their activities, products or services on the environment.

The term "ISO 14000" refers to a family of standards: ISO 14000:1996, ISO 14001:1996, and ISO 14004:1996. ISO 14000:1996 contains vocabulary and definitions. ISO 14001:1996 contains the actual requirements with which an organization needs to comply in order to become certified. ISO 14004:1996 contains guidelines for the development and implementation of environmental management systems and principles.
 
   RoHS
 
     Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) is a European Union (EU) directive that requires all manufacturers of electronic and electrical equipment sold in Europe to demonstrate that their products contain only minimal levels of the following hazardous substances: lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl and polybrominated diphenyl ether. RoHS will become effective on July 1, 2006.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary certifications.
 
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Regional Preference




           
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   North America
 
     Companies are located in the United States, Canada or Mexico.
 
   United States Only
 
     Companies are located in the United States.
 
   Northeast US Only
 
     Companies are located in the Northeast United States, namely Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.
 
   Southern US Only
 
     Companies are located in the Southern United States, namely Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.
 
   Southwest US Only
 
     Companies are located in the Southwest United States, namely Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah.
 
   Northwest US Only
 
     Companies are located in the Northwest United States, namely Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.
 
   Midwest US Only
 
     Companies are located in the Midwest United States, namely Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
 
   Canada Only
 
     Companies are located in Canada.
 
   South / Central America Only
 
     Companies have facilities in South American countries such as Argentina, Brazil, or Chile; or in Central American countries such as Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama, etc.
 
   Europe Only
 
     Companies are located in Europe, namely Germany, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom, etc.
 
   South Asia Only
 
     Companies are located in South Asia, namely India, Pakistan, Nepal, etc.
 
   Near East Only
 
     Companies are located in the Near East, namely Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, etc.
 
   East Asia / Pacific Only
 
     Companies are located in East Asia, namely China, Japan, Taiwan, etc.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted country or region.
 
   Search Logic:      Products with the selected attribute will be returned as matches. Leaving or selecting "No Preference" will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
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