Locating features, both physical and visual, may be used
in any assembly process. Physical locating features,
such as registration holes or a designated registration
edge, are often used in hand and fixtured assembly to
improve repeatability. Visual locating features may be
used in an automated assembly process, providing a point
of reference to be detected by a photo-eye for product
registration. They might also be used as a visual point
of reference in hand assembly operations to improve
installation accuracy.
Physical locating features like registration holes
in release liners can orient parts in fixtures for
precise adhesive transfer.
Visual locating features can be used by ‘photo-eye’
equipment to align pads.
Physical locating features like registration holes
and other shapes can orient parts in fixtures for
precise adhesive transfer.
Visual locating features can be used by operators to
align films precisely during hand assembly.