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Assembly Line Design & Integration

Integrating Large-Scale Assembly Lines & Automated Testing

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Assembly Line Automation

Our Specialties

SCI-Mech provides custom-built machines for clients seeking to integrate their manufacturing process, automate applications & enhance plant efficiency.

SCI-Mech’s team of skilled engineers, programmers, electricians and tool makers have the experience and ability to bring your concept from the top floor to the shop floor and into your plant while meeting demanding deadlines and budgets.

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Large-Scale Assembly Lines

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High-Volume Production

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Conveyor Systems

Automated Assembly Line Video

This video shows the automotive-seat-cushion-assembly-and-sound-test line performing a dry run prior to shipping.

Pallets are being cycled through an “over/under” palletized assembly line; the video pans through the assembly stations with a view toward the 4 parallel sound test booths.

The 6-way seat-cushion assemblies enter the sound booths where weight is automatically loaded on the cushion, which is then powered through all motions while sound and vibration quality metrics are analyzed, and checked against limits.

All seat cushion pallets are directed to a final packing station where all assembly and test data are checked. A barcode is printed and affixed, all data is typically transferred to the plant database, so the data can be traced to the specific seat cushion.

Learn More About Our Specialties

SolidWorks Diagram of Assembly Line Integration | Sci Mech

Assembly Line Design & Integration

We can bring your boardroom ideas for facility automation to the plant floor.

Our experienced team of experts will bring your concepts to life, from design to installation.

Features

  • Large scale assembly lines
  • Stand-alone assembly fixtures and jigs
  • Poka yokes implemented for proper assembly
  • Nut runners implemented for quality assurance in tightening
  • Vision systems implemented for quality
  • Automotive Seat Manufacturing Assembly Lines
  • On-line function testing of seats during production
  • Inline sound quality testing options available

Services

What We Can Do For You

Mechanical Engineering Design Services | Sci Mech

Mechanical Design

We offer full mechanical design services utilizing SolidWorks, from standalone test fixtures to full assembly lines. Our mechanical design team leverages decades of experience to create effective, reliable solutions to the most challenging design requirements. Our full machine shop and in-house 3D printing allow us to rapidly develop prototype components to test and evaluate tooling designs.

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Electrical Design

We offer complete in-house electrical designs and control panel builds. Design and assembly are all done in-house, ensuring the highest quality standards. Electrical schematics are drawn using AutoCAD Electrical and are compliant with the Canadian or National Electrical Code in formats compliant with NFPA 79 – Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery. We are capable of delivering CE-compliant machinery.

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Controls Programming

We are experienced in a wide variety of industrial control languages,  PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA services. We integrate servo drives, vision systems, robots, and other specialized hardware and controllers using both PCs and PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron). We can pair the flexibility and processing capabilities of PCs running LabVIEW software with the reliability and familiarity of PLCs to provide integrated systems of unique capability. SCI-Mech is a National Instruments Alliance Partner with on-staff certified LabVIEW developers.

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Test Services

We are experienced in implementing an array of test methods using various data acquisition sensors and techniques. Our custom solutions include accelerometers for sound and vibration analysis, vision systems, load cells for force measurement, torque sensors, displacement transducers and more. We can combine test operation, data acquisition, and data analysis into  complete integrated systems addressing your testing requirements. We developed test systems running as parts of assembly lines, standalone function testers and lab-test equipment for component durability.

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Process Improvement

With the ever-increasing demand for higher production numbers there exists opportunities for process improvements to save time and effort. SCI-Mech partners with their clients to improve or develop a required assembly process. We can analyze your individual processes and operate as a team with your engineers to apply the correct level of automation providing the best solution for your needs.

Industrial Machines Upgrade and Retrofit | Sci Mech

Machine Retrofit & Upgrade

We offer the automation expertise required to upgrade outdated machines to perform more efficiently. We also provide services for machine retrofits which include tooling re-design, modernization of equipment, controls programming, cycle time improvements, improving efficiency, and engineering optimization including process and material flow — addressing challenges while minimizing capital outlay