When producing a mechanical product, assembly is perhaps one of the most important processes, essentially covering the post-production stage. However, not all companies give mechanical assembly the importance it deserves, and if this stage is left out of the planning altogether, final costs can end up much higher than expected.
Mechanical assembly is very important and must be taken into account from the machining stage, even before the process starts and the machines are switched on. What exactly does it involve? Let’s find out.
How does mechanical assembly work?
When a product moves from machining to finishing, it then needs to be assembled before going on the market. After automating all machining processes, companies must also take care of assembling the mechanical parts before sale.
Mechanical assembly is a fundamental stage of the production process. It affects production costs, but done properly it can reduce them significantly.
Who handles assembly: the mechanical fitter
The word assembly comes from the French assemblage, meaning to join or put together. Through assembly, the machined parts are joined to obtain a coherent final product that meets the customer’s distribution needs. This task is usually carried out by a mechanical fitter.
The mechanical fitter fits and assembles mechanical parts using various types of industrial machinery and equipment. Work usually starts by reading the mechanical drawing, followed by the assembly itself, which may be adapted from the original if parts from previous processes need adjusting.