Part mating - Coding

[TheReg]

Waht is the best method for determining a part mating sequence. Such as, (ie..)48 different, or final, parts use a combination of 3 components, which could be interchanged to produce wrong parts. Would like to use mating pins and cleanace holes. Is there an easy method for determining the combinations of holes to pins?

 

[PSE]

If the design allows, you could try a combination of pin & hole sizes, shape, and location to "key" the assembly so that it can only be done correctly.

Can assembly be done with automation? You would be able to program the sequence and then the sources of error tend to move to whether or not the correct components were within the appropriate pick bin.

Regards,

 

[kagan]

Marposs or Mercer type air gage can help you.