Automating your screw driving processes can be a quick way to get a return on your investment and improve your manufacturing operations. There are many factors your equipment provider will need to know, in order to provide you your best solution. Evaluating this information ahead of time will let you understand your application better and make working with your equipment provider a smoother and more accurate process.

The first question to ask yourself is “Why do I want to automate this process?” The answer will steer you towards the equipment you will need. If you are looking for ergonomic benefits, you may just need a self-fed handheld driver. If you are looking to remove an operator from the process, a single spindle or robot might be your answer. If speed is the concern, a multi-spindle driver would deliver the highest rates. If you are looking for flexibility for many different products or models, a robot is your best bet. All of these can be coupled with a motor, from a pneumatic, up to an AC Servo motor with a transducer and waveform analysis, to match the level of quality needed.