B.5 Flow Drill Joining System Example

The following figure describes a Flow Drill Joining System which consists of one spindle with one servo to drive in the screw. In the spindle there is a torque sensor to measure the torque at the screw and a depth sensor to measure the advancement of the screw into the part. Additionally, there is a feeding controller which ensures that the parts are available at the joining location. The feeder stocks the fasteners and separates them.