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Custom Automation Machine Design

YQUNIQUE provides custom automation machine design services for metal processing, cable lug and terminal manufacturing, assembly, tooling, and special-purpose industrial production. We design machines according to customer drawings, samples, materials, process requirements, target output, and factory layout.

Our Machine Design Capability

YQUNIQUE designs and manufactures customized automation equipment for customers who need practical production solutions. Our engineering team supports machine structure design, tooling design, feeding systems, control systems, testing, and production process optimization.

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Elements of machine design

Machine design is the process of making machines that are safe, efficient and easy to use.

The first step in machine design is to understand the purpose of the machine and the needs of the user. Once the purpose and needs are understood, the designer can start creating concepts for the machine.

The next step is to develop the detailed design of the machine. The design must take into account the materials that will be used, the manufacturing process that will be used, and the assembly of the machine.

After the design is complete, it is important to test the machine to ensure it meets the requirements. Fundamentals of machine design include strength, stiffness, wear resistance, fatigue resistance and corrosion resistance. To achieve these characteristics, designers must consider the type of load that will be applied to the machine, as well as the environment in which the machine will operate.

Types of machine design

Machine design may include structural design, motion design, tooling design, control system design, safety design, and maintenance-friendly design. For custom automation machines, the most important goal is to make the machine stable, safe, efficient, and suitable for the customer’s actual production process.

Our Machine Design Process

Machine design is the process of creating machines that perform their intended tasks efficiently and effectively. In order to create a successful machine, designers must consider the following principles when designing a machine:

Function: The machine must be able to perform the required task or function.

Safety: The machine must be safe to use.

Reliability: The machine must be reliable and able to operate for a long time.

Efficiency: The machine must be designed for maximum efficiency.

Maintenance: The machine must be easy to maintain.

The purpose of machine design is to produce machines capable of performing specific tasks with maximum efficiency and reliability. The machine design process can be broken down into a series of steps.

1. Requirement Analysis: We review customer drawings, samples, materials, production process, target output, and automation requirements.

2. Process Planning: Our engineers confirm the required production steps, such as feeding, cutting, chamfering, punching, forming, assembly, inspection, or unloading.

3. Mechanical Design: We design the machine structure, tooling, fixtures, feeding system, motion system, and safety protection according to the product requirements.

4. Control System Design: PLC control, servo systems, sensors, touch screens, and inspection functions can be configured according to the machine process.

5. Manufacturing and Assembly: After design confirmation, the machine is manufactured, assembled, and adjusted in our factory.

6. Testing and Commissioning: Before delivery, the machine is tested with samples, and testing videos can be provided for customer confirmation.

Machine design principles and Procedure

Understand the requirements   Understand the requirements

The first step in designing a high-performance machine is to identify the needs, that is, to understand the purpose of the machine and the desired results. Prepare a complete problem statement that includes details of the proposed purpose or objectives of the mechanical design project.

Force analysis   Force analysis

Analyze how parts of a machine work together and interact, as well as the forces acting on parts of a mechanical device, and the energy delivered by each part.

Material Analysis and Selection   Material Analysis and Selection

On the basis of analyzing the force of each mechanical component, we can choose the appropriate material to design the mechanical component.

Create detailed mechanical drawings   Create detailed mechanical drawings

Draw detailed drawings and assembly drawings of mechanical parts. Completing specifications with CAD capabilities is a great help in the manufacturing process.

  Service and maintenance

It is important to service and maintain your machine design to ensure it runs smoothly and efficiently. There are a few key things you can do to keep your machine design in top shape:

  • Maintain an up-to-date stock of all parts and regularly check for wear.
  • Follow the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule.
  • Hire qualified technicians to conduct annual or biennial inspections.
  • Keep detailed records of all services and repairs.

   Analyze and evaluate design mechanisms

Various possible mechanisms for screening and analyzing machines. According to your design, choose the best mechanism to get the desired movement of this machine.

Element design   Element design

All parts of the equipment are subjected to stress and other forces during operation. These stresses affect the strength of the machine. Therefore, the analysis of these stresses is very important for the design of durable mechanical equipment. Equipment can withstand the stresses of actual operating conditions.

Manufacturing Design Iterations   Manufacturing Design Iterations

Design changes to machines and components that do not affect product performance but are easy to manufacture are desirable.

Testing and commissioning   Testing and commissioning

Testing and commissioning are key steps in the machine design process. Testing is an essential part of any machine design process. It allows designers to verify the performance of their designs and identify any potential problems. Commissioning is the final step in the machine design process and ensures that the machine is safe and reliable and meets all required standards before it goes into production.

What YQUNIQUE Can Do

YQUNIQUE can design custom automation machines for metal processing, cable lug production, terminal assembly, wire harness processing, packaging, inspection, and special industrial applications.

YQUNIQUE assigns a team of knowledgeable engineers and manufacturing experts to understand the performance of the equipment and whether the existing design meets the customer’s business needs. Our engineering team can support machine structure design, tooling and fixture design, feeding systems, PLC control, servo systems, safety protection, sample testing, and machine commissioning.

Whether you need to build highly specialized automation equipment to support a factory expansion, or introduce a whole new category of complex capital equipment products, we have the expertise and experience to make your machine design and manufacturing services a success.

We’re available to support your factory automation needs. Contact us with questions.