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News Release from: Phasa Developments | Subject: Phasa Point plastic hot air assembly module
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 15 August 2001
New pistol-style plastic hot air
assembly module
Phasa Point, a brand new single head, automatic plastic hot air assembly module is designed for use as a manually operated pistol, or for mounting in simple presses or manufacturing robots
'Phasa Point', a brand new single head, automatic plastic hot air assembly module, will be exhibited for the first time by Harlow-based Phasa Developments on stand 12F52 at the forthcoming K2001 International Plastics and Rubber Trade Fair, to be held in Dusseldorf between 25th October and 1st November This latest addition to Phasa's assembly systems range is designed for use as a manually operated pistol, or for mounting in simple presses or manufacturing robots, and is particularly suitable for producing limited numbers of permanent, vibration resistant fixings in large or bulky thermoplastic assemblies
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 6 Oct 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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The process is typically used for the production of simple rivet heads, but is equally suitable for the retention of bearings, securing threaded inserts or pre-loading seals in applications across all sectors of manufacturing industry.
The manufacturing cost and time saving advantages of plastic hot air staking will also be highlighted by Phasa through live demonstrations of a type 10/30 machine from its extensive range of standard and custom-engineered assembly equipment.
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Engineers visiting Phasa's stand at K2001 will see for themselves how the system provides an ideal method of achieving permanent, low-cost and vibration resistant fastenings in thermoplastic components and assemblies.
Further benefits include the ability to produce over 200 fixings in a single operation, the use of semi-skilled labour, and the need for only visual inspection in most cases.
Process capability studies regularly produce Cpk figures in excess of 2.0 - the equivalent of less than one reject part per million operations - enabling PHASA staking technology to be applied across the widest cross-section of manufacturing industry; from safety critical automotive assemblies, IT equipment and domestic appliance sectors, to toys and security equipment products.
An easy-to-read, 24-page guide to plastics assembly using hot air staking techniques - explaining the principles, characteristics and benefits of hot air staking in relation to other assembly methods - will also be available free on request from the Phasa Developments' stand throughout the exhibition.
In addition to sections on tool design and optimising fixing head configuration, the guide provides practical advice and application examples to enable users to maximise the cost-effectiveness of this novel fastening process.
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