Our clients have the ability to design their own custom automation equipment based on their needs, including traditional punch-and-die equipment, indexing machines, and much more. Our industrial automation equipment is proudly manufactured in the USA and is utilized by many companies around the world.
Central Machines, Inc. designs and builds custom automated test equipment, testing, and inspection assembly equipment. We provide turnkey operation from full engineering design, custom machine shop fabrication and manufacturing, assembly, wiring, programming, installation, training, and service. Our designs can be either continuous motion or indexing; rotary or inline, depending on requirements. Customers can choose from either our existing standard chassis platforms or select to have a custom automation equipment design best suited for their assembly application. Our core competencies include the design and build of high-speed indexing dial assemblies, walking beam-type transfer systems, palletized transfer systems, cap closing machines, cap lining machines, and continuous motion assembly machines.
Our industrial automation equipment delivers both longevity and excellent repeatability due to our use of mechanical and servo-driven motion. Complete construction of the machine is done in-house using a CAD/CAM integration of CNC and wire EDM machines, with our engineering AutoDesk Inventor design software. Our machine shop is outfitted with all the conventional and CNC equipment necessary to manufacture all of our equipment in-house.
Our custom automation equipment is user-friendly and easily programmable. The machines feature a color display touch screen panel as the primary interface. Using the touch screen, the equipment can be programmed to run multiple jobs. Operators need only to enter a part number into the touch screen of the machine; this will access its local database to start producing the part.
We performance test, debug, and install all the equipment that we build. Our skilled personnel provide on-site maintenance and servicing support.
From each and every machine, our customers can expect longevity and reliability due to our use of mechanical and servo-driven motions. Our skilled workforce is all under one roof, allowing for complete construction and product accountability within our shop. We use both conventional and state-of-the-art CAD/CAM, CNC, and wire EDM machines to fabricate the components.
- Capabilities
Machine Shop Capabilities Buffing
CNC Machining
Drilling
Milling
Sawing
Stamping
Welding
Wire EDM MachiningCustom Services 24/7 Service
Complete Machine Programing
Custom Build Manufacturing
Functional Testing
Innovative Machine Design
Installation At Your Location
Retooling and Upgrades of our machines and our competitor’s machines
Stand Alone Machines
Training Your Staff
Turnkey Systems
Wiring and Assembly
Vision SystemsTolerances Operating Placement: +/- .002
Tooling tolerance: +/- .001Sensor Capability Verify product has no defects
Verify Product was assembled correctly
Verify Product was loaded into the dials
Verify that products with defects are removedCore Competencies Cap Closing Machines w/ max. 550 ppm
Cap Lining Machines w/ max. 1200 ppm
Continuous Motion Assembly Machines w/ max. 1300ppm
High Speed Indexing Assembly Dial w/ Typical min. 25 ppm to max. 150 ppm.
Walking beam-type transfer systems - Types of Transfer Systems
Types of Transfer Systems Continuous motion
Indexing dial
Inline walking beam
Carousel
Over / under
Palletized conveyor systems
Linear servo transfer
Robotics with end of arm toolingIn Feed Systems Power driven conveyors tracks
Regenerative blower tracks
Compressed air tracks
Vibratory inline tracksProduct Transfer to Assembly or Test Processes Direct feed
Cam / servo / pneumatic driven pick and place units
Servo / pneumatic driven gantries
Cam / servo / pneumatic driven shuttles
Product Placement Detection See through fiber optic sensors
Convergent beam sensors
Laser sensors
Probe tooling with sensorsProduct Assembly Types Snap together
Interference fit
Adhesive
Dispensing
Ultra sonic welding
Heat staking
Welding
Spin welding
Induction welding
Conduction welding
Screwing
RivetingProduct Assembly Testing Vision system inspections
Probe tooling with sensors
Laser sensors
Leak testing (pressure or vacuum)
Spark testing (Leak testing)
Hi- Pot electrical high voltage testing
Go / No go tooling gages
LVDT force testing
Automatic ejecting of product to sampling binsProduct Identification Laser engraving
Ink jet printing
Labeling
Pad printing
Pin stampingPre Feeders Elevator hoppers
Vibratory hoppers
Live bottom hoppersFeed Systems Vibratory feeders
Centrifugal feeders
Water fall feeders
Step feeders - Inspection & Testing
Functional Testing and Inspection 24 hour non-stop dry run test
Electrical test on connectors: Hypot test
Multi stage load test
Standard ChecklistProject Completion Internal Check List Control Panel Wiring and function
Correct Preparation for Shipment
Electrical Engineering Documentation
Guarding and Saftey
Mechnical Assembly
Mechnical Engineering Documentation
Pneumatic Wiring
Proper Lubrication - Engineering & Services
CAD Software Used Autodesk Inventor
Automation simulation using CAD designing software - Additional Options
Pack Out Systems Carton handling systems with powered or roller conveyors
Stacking
Robotic packaging
Two position carton divertersOperator Interface Touch screen with machine diagnostics and data acquisition
Push button
Message display units
Placard displaysAuxiliary Dial Quality sampling
Vision inspection
Ready to Transform Your Operations?
Contact us today to discuss how our industrial automation equipment and custom automated test equipment can enhance your production capabilities. Our expert team is here to help you design the perfect solution tailored to your needs.