Re: Removable fasteners for automated assembly/disassembly

"Robin S." <lasernerd@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
news:WdBDf.3102$Sk1.117464@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:

> Screws are a pain for humans, and probably a nightmare for robots
> (stripped threads, contaminants, etc). Are there any fasteners which
> can be applied in a similar fashion as screws which are more
> automation-friendly?
>
> We use ball-lock fastening for holding punches in punch holders, but
> they're not good with heavy stripping forces and certainly subject to
> contaminants.
>

Might look at dzus 1/4 turn fasteners. Used mostly for sheetmetal, but
might be applicable. Not sure how automation friendly they would be
though. Fastening in automation is pretty well done by the folks that do
this all the time. I can't think of names right off, but they are all
over the automotive industry.


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Anthony

You can't 'idiot proof' anything....every time you try, they just make
better idiots.

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