At first glance, press-fit assembly would seem to be much simpler than, say, welding or installing threaded fasteners. However, there’s a lot more to the process than simply jamming one part into another part. As with welding and fastening, assemblers must pick the right tool for the job; dial in the process parameters; and use the equipment correctly.
Dave Zabrosky, North American sales manager for Schmidt Technology, says a common misconception is that a servo press is necessary for force and distance monitoring.