Anti-Cross-Threading Feature

Acupoint^®

The Anti-Cross-Threading Feature

During the automated assembly of metric screws into tapped female threads the out of line tilt is a known problem which results in a destroyed thread. The Acupoint^® feature has been developed for correct guidance of the screw into a straight position before assembling.

Advantages:

• resists cross-threading and no-start conditions to reduce assembly problems
• rapid engagement improves productivity
• reduction of cycle time or saving of entire operations
• compensates for off-angle and off-centre conditions