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]]>Assembly automation – also known as assembly lines – is used by a countless number of industries to improve production times and reduce costs. The automobile industry uses automation extensively, with robots performing most of the duties that were originally done by hand; this includes spray painting, parts manufacturing, spot welding, and every process in-between.
Production lines started to take off during the first two decades of the 1900s. In 1913, Ford Motor Company began to use assembly lines in a newly built factory for their car manufacturing process. Before the assembly line, each car had to be made by a number of skilled/unskilled workers by hand. The production line cut the number of hours spent assembling a car from 12 to 3. Eventually, this number was cut down to one car every 1.5 hours. With business booming, it boosted Ford’s production rates, profits, and reputation. Ford was very altruistic, and offered his workers increased amounts of pay as well.

The 1930s saw assembly line innovation from Japan, a nation that was at the forefront of developing technology for use in assembly automation. Japan introduced micro-switches, protective relays, and highly accurate electrical timers to the assembly line. During the Second World War, this technology was put to use in the production of aircraft, landing craft, warships, tanks, fighter aircraft, and other military vehicles.
After Japan’s surrender in 1945, the industrial rebuilding program – assisted by the United States – brought superior technology and assembly automation to the defeated nation. This technology spawned motor giants such as Toyota, Honda, and Nissan; high standards were soon coupled with realistic prices that could not be matched with other automobile companies in competing territories. This solidified Japan as an automobile giant, with their automobiles and goods being exported worldwide today.

Automation Tech Support is a leader in robotic automation and precision CNC machining. Located in Boynton Beach, FL, we assist both small and large-scale productions with their fixture manufacturing and custom machining needs. Our expert machine manufacturers and programmers are able to create everything from full-on automated assembly systems to simple fixtures for small product duplication. Looking for a CNC machining service near you? Don’t hesitate to call Automation Tech Support for the design, manufacture, assembly, installation, maintenance, and repair of all things automated.
We are here for all your machine services. Automation Tech Support is a Full-service tool engineering company that can completely design and build any type of automated assembly machines/systems involving complex robotic automation and the latest in CNC machining technology. Give us a call at (561) 737-3577 or visit our contact page to get in touch with our team.
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]]>The first CNC Machine was said to belong to the Parsons Corporation in Travers City, Michigan. This system used punched tape to produce templates for helicopter blades. In 1942, John Parsons calculated airfoil coordinates on an IBM 602A data multiplier and then fed the data points into a Swiss jig borer. This was considered the first CNC machine as the system read and produced manufactured goods based on preprogrammed information.
During the 1960s, CNC machining began to make the switch from analog technology to digital software and computer-controlled devices. During the 1960s, relays and electronic tubes were replaced with transistors, and integrated circuits replaced punched tape.
Machines that operate with Computer Numerical Control are electro-mechanical devices used to manipulate machine shop tools using specific computer programming inputs. CNC machining is one of the most popular methods for generating prototypes from a digital software file. The other most popular method would have to be 3D printing technology, such as SLS/SLM, SLA, and FDM.

CNC machining, in general, helps transform stock pieces of materials (such as a brick of steel or plastic) into a finished product. CNC relies on inputted computer data to instruct the machine how to cut the prototype parts. By automating your machine tools, it rapidly improves shop productivity and improves bottom line costs. Many materials can be used, but the most common types of materials are brass, aluminum, copper, steel, wood, foam, titanium, fiberglass, and various types of plastics such as polypropylene.
Choosing a reputable machining and tool engineering company is your first step when looking to automate your assembly line or production line. Look for a strong track record of experience, references, customer support, and short turn-around times. An experienced company will be able to provide multiple references and examples of their work without reservation. For any metal fabrication or machining organization, there will be a host of important licensing considerations and important regulatory facets that a machine shop should keep in mind. At Automation Tech Services, we have a strong safety protocol and follow all relevant federal regulations. There will be no delay in our high-quality service due to procedural reasons.
There are many reasons as to why CNC machining is so popular. Since the fabrication of the product is completely automated when the CNC machine is in use, the operator faces less risk of injury and increases the level of safety of the shop workers. CNC machining is cost-effective because it reduces waste with increased accuracy, which minimizes losses and improves profits. CNC machining is also incredibly fast when compared to hand-fashioning a product, which results in increased workload and productivity. CNC machines are also built with feature and failure detectors for internal quality assurance, which cuts down on raw material use and increases efficiency.
Automation Tech Support offers the best in CNC machining in Boynton Beach, Florida. We are a full-service tool engineering company that specializes in fully automated manufacturing lines; we can run your manufacturing line at our facility while we monitor and control the quality of your product and build custom, cost-effective machines for any type of assembly. Our CNC machines are equipped to manufacture custom parts from CAD files that you provide or designs that we make ourselves; we can run as many parts as required through milling, turning, and grinding. If you have any questions about our services or would like to get in touch, call us at (561) 737-3577 or visit our services page.
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]]>You come to us with a specific need as it relates to machine building, rebuilding, and/or repairing. For example, ATS increased production by 20% on a multi-million-dollar high speed packaging machine by replacing worn components and redesigning some of the original equipment. Our skilled engineers develop innovative solutions based on your unique machining needs. We offer a personalized, reliable, and competitive offer for the machining or repairing of assembly and production equipment.
Our services deliver decreased machining time, decreased cost, and increased flexibility; it doesn’t matter what industry you are automating for, Automation Tech Support has the know-how to get the job done. No type of automated assembly machine or system is out of the question and our experience includes the latest in CNC machining technology and complex robotic automation. We work with PTC, Autodesk, and Solidworks to build a comprehensive model of the machinery before we begin production.
The products we machine have a wide range of applications and are used in many industries including:

At Automation Tech Support, we have the equipment to get the job done. This is a list of some of the machines we have at the shop:
Automation Tech Support is a full-service tool engineering company that can completely design and build any type of assembly or production equipment for use in manufacturing. With over 45 years of experience, Automation Tech Support is your go-to for all of your design and manufacture needs in Boynton Beach. We have the ability to design and manufacture any and all assembly and production equipment. Give us a call at (561) 737-3577 or visit our contact page to get in touch.
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