Technical Specialties > Linear Assembly Machines

Adaptive's LAM2000™ is a linear drive system designed for manual loading or fully automated operation, as an alternative to the rotary table systems. It is designed to have the working tooling, feeders, and controls on one side of the machine, with operator access in the front.

Linear systems can be very accurate as needed (as low as +/- .002 inch positional repeatability), or can have looser tolerances to help lower cost. Tolerances can be different at different stations.
The system uses a double chain drive, indexed by a camco™ indexer, via a heavy duty drive system with an AC inverter and overload clutch. After the chain is indexed, a cam operated shot pin bar ascends and locks the pallets. The PLC now starts the independant stations. The chain drive will not advance until all the operations have completed.

Operations that can be performed on the base are:

  • Solvent bonding
  • Glue bonding
  • UV curing
  • Printing
  • Hot stamping
  • Clinching
  • Riveting
  • Heat welding
  • Ultrasonic welding
  • Punching
  • Drilling
  • Multipiece Assembly
  • Vision inspection
  • Dosing
  • Filling
  • Striping

LAM2000™ Specifications

  • 2 Meter working zone
  • Over/Under style chain conveyor
  • Shot pin (CSM operated) for accuracy
  • Hardened steel shot pins & replaceable bores
  • Hardened steel universal loading pallets
  • Replaceable nests
  • Cam indexing positioning with safety clutch
  • Steel welded frame with aluminum work surface
  • Modular tooling supports
  • Modular pneumatic system
  • Modular sensor system
  • IEC specification PLC
  • Casters/Leveling legs
  • Fully guarded with modular guards
  • Lexan enclosures