Automated screwing and riveting components

Process Chain „Screwdriving and Riveting Technology „ From idea to serial production HONSEL Umformtechnik is a sought-after supplier of fasteners. However, the production of cold formed parts and wire thread inserts is only one part of industrial production. The process-monitored further processing of fasteners is as important. HONSEL recognized this early on and started business unit Automation years ago. Within this HONSEL business unit combines decades of experience in the production of fasteners with the knowledge of riveting, screwdriving and setting technology. In many joint projects with...

Well begun is half done Far more than „off-the-peg“ It is the idea that leads to a good result. And ideas require experience and knowledge. This is why HONSEL Automation engineers and technicians are well trained and have learned to think outside the box. They know their way around cold forming, know the properties of products and materials and are familiar with the processes involved in riveting, screwing and setting technology. Only in this way customers can be advised and supported in the development of production concepts. Individual solutions are jointly defined and implemented.

Coil screw system 2G For automated and partially automated installation of wire thread inserts. Due to the slim construction, screw systems can be placed close to each other. This leads to more efficient use of existing production areas and thus to greater economic efficiency in production. The electric linear motor is very fast at up to 3.2 m/s and enables cycle times in production to be optimized. Technical data: Length: Feed stroke: Mounting position: Position independent Centre distance: (with 2 screw systems) Linear motor Screwdriver Bosch BG2 Rotation angle and torque monitored screwdriving...

VNG 950 Technical data: Length: Electric-hydraulic setting tool for stationary automated or hand-held processing of blind rivet nuts and studs. Tensile force: Riveting time per setting operation: Perfect combination of high setting force, slim design and low weight. The narrow design allows a small centre distance for modular design. Installation position: Position independent Centre distance: (with 2 screwing systems) Electric motor Process monitoring DMSD 2G Monitoring of torque and rotationangle during spindle mounting and dismounting. • Displacement encoder with resolution 0.01 mm • Sensor...

HONSEL Tools Coil Designed for optimum results Thread former Installation mandrel • With reduced form fold • Long service life • Ideal for the insertion of wire thread inserts Removal spindle • Perfect surface finish • Less abrasion of the coil coating during the setting process • Special dimensions and tool connection on customer request • Fixed stops from metal for better repeatability • Special dimensions and tool connection on customer request Plug gauge Tang break-off tool • Electric screwdriver • electric screwdriver • Integrated torque and rotation angle sensor • Integrated torque and...

Separation and conveyor technology Feeding technology describes the process of feeding bulk materials into a installation process in the correct position. This technology has been standard in HONSEL Automation for years. Depending on the application and customer requirements, a fastener can be shot through via a hose or fed directly into the transfer unit of the processing device via a pick-and-place system without compressed air. System properties • Vibratory conveyor with automatic locating device • Fast fault clearence for deformed fasteners or foreign parts • Special coating of the feeding...

Camera technology – Position recognition If fasteners are processed automatically, it is important for an efficient process to know the exact position of the mounting thread or mounting hole. This is the only way to optimize the process and increase the output rate. The experts at HONSEL Automation have chosen an approach that works by means of camera technology and subsequent evaluation. If an offset in X or Y direction is detected, it can be readjusted in real time depending on the application (robot, rotary table, portal axis). Process monitored setting The setting process for blind rivet...

Process monitoring DMSD 2G For more transparency in production HONSEL has been using the second generation of the DMSD process monitoring system for years. All HONSEL components and modules such as manual setting devices and stationary systems can be combined with manual workstations and other automation applications. Advantages • In-process monitoring of joining and assembly processes • Easy integration into existing network structures • Connection to customer control systems via digital inputs and outputs as well as via fieldbus possible. • Early detection of quality deviations • Traceable...

100% control HONSEL Q-Gate HONSEL Automation uses three different Q-Gate concepts for 100 % control. The VNG module has an optional camera-based Q-gate. This uses an optical evaluation to determine whether a blind rivet nut or stud has been set correctly. The Coil Screwdriving System 2G can be operated with two different Q-Gate variants: Sensor-based: With evaluation of the measurement curve DMSD 2G Exemplary measurement curve Mechanical: With verification of the displacement measurement and the use of a plug gauge. Mechanical Q-gate

Commissioning and service Developing and building automation solutions is one thing. Equally important are commissioning and service. Therefore, HONSEL developers work with the client to determine at an early stage the production environment in which the component must be integrated. But the reality on site sometimes looks different. Therefore HONSEL attaches great importance to the support of the customer‘s employees. They are trained in the handling of screw and rivet components in advance at the Fröndenberg plant or at the customer‘s premises. Commissioning is carried out by HONSEL specialists....