Common Dispensing Challenges and Solutions for Adhesives and Other Materials
Nearly 900 plant engineering and management personnel from diverse industries within the U.S. weigh in on specific challenges they face relating to their dispensing methods.
The methods for dispensing adhesives, epoxies, grease, silicone, oils, sealants, and a multitude of other assembly fluids cover a wide spectrum of techniques—from manual applications like squeeze bottles, toothpicks, and hand-plunger syringes to semi-automated tabletop dispensing robots. Each dispensing method presents unique challenges as manufacturers attempt to scale the sophistication of their fluid dispensing processes to meet requirements for quality, volume throughput, and cost efficiency.
Looking at a series of in-depth research studies conducted over a five-year period focused specifically on fluid dispensing in assembly processes, Nordson EFD has identified the top most common dispensing challenges. Here we share key guidelines for solving these challenges to improve process control.