Speed is essential for high-volume assembly. However, speed also creates problems.
In a pick-and-place operation, for example, moving quickly from side to side and stopping on a dime sets up vibrations. To pick or place a part with any kind of accuracy, the machine must pause, even for just a fraction of a second, until the vibrations stop. That’s known as settling time, and in a high-volume operation, those milliseconds can add up.