Visumatic QC video simulating production with A-32 torque arm and cast parts loose on table.

Application Spotlight – Higher Torque Screws Installed in Tight Spots
Higher Torque Screws

Assembly Process: Automatically feed and drive, one per cycle, an M4 x 20mm long torx drive pan head screw to required 4.8 Nm torque to secure a fan clutch housing. A radial torque arm was required to absorb the tightening reaction forces and also assist the operator with vertical alignment.

The six (6) screw install locations were nested down inside the walls of cast heat sink fins. Visumatic applied our VLB-900 Locking Bit system to limit the ergonomic motions of the operator during screw driving and while allowing rapid feeding of the next screw. Our Fin-Jaw tooling tip was selected to reach the tight recessed space without requiring rotational action from the operator’s wrist.

This combination of technologies allowed greater production efficiency with less strain and dexterity training on the part of the operator.

VLB-900 with Finder Tip
Complex Part Geometry. Fine Clearance Applications.
Visumatic’s Fin-Jaw nosepieces are ergonomically designed to make driving easier for the operator. Tooling tips are engineered to provide positive engagement between the components and automatic screwdriver.

The operator can easily see and feel correct placement, even on blind holes and counterbores. Finder Nosepieces are engineered to fit your part, clearing irregular surface details while controlling the screw.

Combined with the Model 94 Automatic Feeder, the VLB-900 with Finder Tip will boost productivity by rapidly installing screws in blind holes, counterbores, and against tall surface features.

The Visumatic Advant-edge

• Advanced Microprocessor controls
• Lever, Trigger or Push-to-start
• Delivered complete with the simplest, most reliable feed system available.
  • One Movement, Zero Adjustments
  • Extremely quiet steel enclosure eliminates debris
  • Longest blow distance on the market
  • Greater control and capability

Fin-Jaw tooling tips can also be applied in fixtured screwdriving systems.

VLB-900 Finder Tip systems are designed for your part, with the best choice of:

• Drive Motor: Pneumatic, AC or DC Torque Control Systems
• Feeder Escapement: Standard, Nut, Cam, or Finger

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Why Visumatic?
Re-Inventing Automated Assembly Fastening, Everyday.
Visumatic is a specialty engineering firm whose mission is to deliver easily recognizable value in every fastening solution we create. We design and build the best automated fastener feeding and driving equipment on the market for manufacturing companies doing assembly work.

• Automatic feed nut and screwdriving systems
• Applications for clips, bolts, pins, and specialty fasteners
• All design, fabrication and quality control is done in-house
• Exhaustive, controlled testing is done on every unit before it ships
• We provide solutions for any automated fastening challenge

We answer challenges for our customers:

• We deliver longer life cycles, extreme durability, pinpoint accuracy and the strongest guarantee in the business.
• We invented the Locking Bit to make handheld assembly tasks easier.
• We invented the Viper to offer a turnkey fully programmable robotic screwdriving system.
• We incorporate highly engineered ergonomics for safer, operator friendly components and greater operator acceptance.