The document provides detailed descriptions of various industrial automation and manufacturing systems for diverse products, including automotive components and test equipment. Each entry includes specifics such as lead time, cycle time, production volume, and location of operation. Notable technologies mentioned include PLC control systems, automatic assembly machines, and advanced testing solutions.

1. Hethel Engineering Centre
Chapman Way, Hethel
Norwich, Norfolk UK
NR14 8FB
Tel: +44 (0) 1953 859 133
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2. Hethel Engineering Centre
Chapman Way, Hethel
Norwich, Norfolk UK
NR14 8FB
Tel: +44 (0) 1953 859 133

3. INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
Description Automation conveyor based system for up to 10 different products
• Auto End of Line final test (up to 10 individual product variations on this line)
• Auto Laser Mark of 2D barcode (contains product data, lot and date information)
• RFID Tag for part location and product identification at each assembly stage
• Auto Visual Inspection
• Auto Pack
Control System PLC with PC based data acquisition
Lead time 6 months
Cycle Time 10s
Volume 2M+ components / year
Location China
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4. INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
Description Automatic Assembly machine for safety critical automotive airbag sensor
(3 rotary dial based systems with conveyor feed or product between dials).
System Incorporates, component loading via bowl feed, mechanical fitment of
plastic components, handling & assembly of springs and toroid magnets.
Control System PLC
Lead time 12 months
Cycle Time 3.0s
Volume 7.5M+ components / year
Location Mexico
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5. INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
Description Automation machine to ultrasonically displace PBT plastic material over pins
Control System PLC
Lead time 12 weeks
Cycle Time 3.0s
Volume 7.5M + components / year
Location Mexico
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6. INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
Description Low Pressure Over Moulding equipment
Manual Load, Automatic mould rotary based low pressure mould system for
mould protection of SAFETY CRITICAL automotive seat belt buckle sensors
Control System PLC
Lead time 8 weeks
Cycle Time Product/Shot size specific, 10-30s typical
Volume 1.5M + components / year
Location Mexico, China and Slovenia
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7. INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
Description Automation to resistance weld a reed switch to lead frame in 4 places
Control System PLC
Lead time 6 months
Cycle Time 3.0s
Volume 7.5M + components / year
Location Mexico
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8. MANUFACTURING & TEST EQUIPMENT
Description Manual Load Rotary Table Automatic test, vision & laser mark EOL test system
Control System PLC with PIC based data acquisition
Lead time 10 weeks
Cycle Time 10s
Volume 1.5M+ components / year
Location Romania
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9. MANUFACTURING & TEST EQUIPMENT
Description 4 Station Test System for testing small engine fuel injector components
(Burn In / Stroke Test / Flow Test / Oil Prime with post test laser mark station)
Control System PLC, with RFID for traceability and data storage for each component
Lead time 3 months
Cycle Time 60s
Volume Customer proprietary information
Location UK
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10. MANUFACTURING & TEST EQUIPMENT
Description Customized test unit to integrate into Automatic Conveyor based test system
Control System PIC based data acquisition integrated to PLC
Lead time 10 Weeks
Cycle Time 10s
Volume 2M+ components / year
Location China
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11. MANUFACTURING & TEST EQUIPMENT
Description MTIPC Manual Load, Automatic test systems
functional mechanical tests, electrical tests, vision systems, positive mark,
reject marking/disposition system and data collection options available
Control System PLC with PIC based data acquisition
Lead time 8 weeks
Cycle Time Product specific, 10-20s typical
Volume > 1.0M components / year
Location Mexico, China, USA, Romania and Slovenia
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Flexible multi-functional test systems adaptable to clients requirements

12. MANUFACTURING & TEST EQUIPMENT
Description Machine to automatically screw bottle cap onto empty bottle
(Bottle used for liquid sampling)
Control System PLC
Lead time 6 weeks
Cycle Time 10s
Volume 100k per year
Location UK
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Bespoke robust manufacturing equipment with in-built limit control

13. MANUFACTURING & TEST EQUIPMENT
Description Machine to automatically close safety latch on automotive connectors
Control System PLC
Lead time 4 weeks
Cycle Time 12s
Volume 250k per year
Location Romania
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Bespoke robust manufacturing equipment

14. MANUFACTURING & TEST EQUIPMENT
Description Turntable, to aid operator in manoeuvring product for assembly of complex parts
Control System N/A
Lead time 4 weeks
Cycle Time Product Specific
Volume Product Specific
Location Various
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