Technical article
Machine building: from functional need to tested machine
How does a machine-building project progress? Learn how requirements, interfaces, engineering, assembly and acceptance tests connect for a machine or module.
The technique
What is mechanical assembly?
Assembly combines components in an agreed sequence to form a module or machine. Interfaces, accessibility during installation and checks along the way determine how assembly is prepared, performed and handed over.
In machine assembly, components and interfaces must work together. We discuss available product data, delivery scope and required intermediate inspections before assembly starts.
This technique is not a second machine-building proposition; product scope, own or partner work and delivery are confirmed within the chosen customer solution.
Process and approach
Execute the agreed assembly under control
Preparation, execution and handover remain linked to the order’s product scope.
Execution remains controlled when components, interfaces, sequence and delivery boundary are organised beforehand as one assembly route.
The approach
The steps in the process
Check the assembly basis
Components, interfaces, available information and missing decisions are assessed in advance.
Prepare execution
Sequence, accessibility, tools and inspection points are tailored to the agreed scope.
Perform inspection and handover
Inspection, documentation and handover are carried out within the delivery boundary confirmed for the project.