A precision press-fit instrument for assembling small parts

Abstract

In the paper, a precision press-fit instrument for assembling small interference fitting parts is introduced, which includes pressing module and parts alignment module. The pressing module was used to clamp and position parts, and parts alignment module was used for the two parts’ alignment. Through analyzing press-fit control method, component alignment and adjustment strategy, and machine vision device calibration method, the instrument meets the pressing requirements of precision small components. Finite element method is used to predict the reasonable range of press-fit force, and pressing result of the instrument is tested by experiments.