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See more of our Special Purpose Systems Onlinewww.alteceng.co.uk
Altec Engineering provides a comprehensive range of services including the design and manufacture of special purpose equipment, toolmaking,
electrical & mechanical design, panel building and wiring.
Altec Engineering, along with Altec CNC is a trading division of Altec Engineering Ltd. Based in Bowburn, Durham, we have developed working
partnerships with customers in a wide range of sectors including: Automotive, Aerospace & Space Science, Medical, Defence, Oil & Gas, Mining,
Construction Machinery and Nuclear & Renewables.
We have established a reputation for excellence in engineering and our ongoing investment in our facilities, technologies for design and manufacture,
together with the value which we place on employee training and development, will ensure that we maintain our position as a trusted supplier and
partner.
ALTEC ENGINEERING
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Altec has experience in the integration and application of laser systems
for both welding and marking applications. We have close working
relationships with some of the industry’s leading manufacturers of
laser sources and we can offer advice on the most appropriate type of
laser - CO2, YAG, Diode etc. for any specific application. We also have
a detailed understanding of the safety requirements in relation to laser
system installations.
Lasers
For any special purpose automation system to operate
reliably, maintain anticipated production rates and produce
quality components, the concept and design must be
robust. Altec takes great pride in our ability to develop
automation concepts and solutions which not only meet
our customers current requirements, but which offer the
highest levels of flexibility where ever possible to cater for
next generation product variants. By designing our systems
in this way we are able to offer the highest levels of future-
proofing for our customers investment.
Successful Automation Begins With Innovative Design Concepts
Systems designed and built by Altec incorporate a diverse selection of processes and technologies such as Robots, Machine Vision,
Ultrasonic Welding, M.I.G Welding, Infra-Red Welding, Laser Welding, Laser Etching, Leak Testing, Adhesive Dispensing, Riveting, Screw
Driving and Press Systems. Altec designs and builds Electrical Control Systems and bespoke Functional Test systems in-house, and is also
able to offer a Build to Print facility.
SYSTEM INTEGRATION SPECIALISTS
Altec Special Purpose Production SystemsIntegrating Technology & Innovation
Many of the special purpose systems designed and built by Altec
incorporate technologies for joining individual components or sub
assemblies. We have experience in the
integration of a diverse range of systems
including:
• Laser Welding
• Infra-Red Welding
• M.I.G & Spot Welding
• Ultrasonic Welding
• Swaging
• Screw Driving
• Servo Presses
• Adhesive Dispensing
• Soldering
• Compliant Pin Technology
Quality inspection and verification is an essential element in todays
automated manufacturing systems. Machine vision systems now
offer a highly reliable and cost effective method of checking parts
for presence, verifying correct part type, position and orientation
and also generating offset data to allow dynamic placement of parts
by a robot. Altec has experience in the integration of a number
of different machine vision systems from the industry’s leading
suppliers.
Product validation, inspection and testing is a fundamental requirement
in todays modern manufacturing environment. Many applications
involve safety critical items where full traceability during manufacture is
a requirement, and Altec excels in this area.
Altec’s expertise in test and inspection applications encompasses
technologies such as servo-positioning systems, leak testing, electrical
testing, load cells, LDVT’s, lasers and vision as a means of acquiring
data which may in turn be transferred to systems such as RFID, bar
code and 2D/3D datamatrix codes. Data packages gathered during test
and inspection processes can then be stored or uploaded to customer
mainframe systems for future traceability requirements.
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Joining
Vision
Testing
The flexibility, reliability and ever increasing performance of Robots
means that they are finding their way into many different application
areas. Altec integrates a comprehensive range of robot types from
SCARA systems to 6 Axis types from suppliers such as KUKA, FANUC,
ABB, YASKAWA and DENSO. Our engineers have experience of
installing and programming robots for applications such as Adhesive
Dispensing, Part Handling, Assembly plus M.I.G and Spot Welding.
Robots
All production system, whether they are manual, semi-automatic or fully automated require
some form of component location or fixturing. The level of sophistication required can differ
greatly depending upon the component and application. Altec has a long history of designing
and manufacturing jigs, fixtures and tooling which ensure consistent and accurate part location.
GENERAL ENGINEERING
Tooling - Jigs - Fixtures
ENGINEERING SERVICESAltec Engineering takes pride in our ability to support the diverse requirements of our
customers. We achieve this by offering a comprehensive range of engineering support
services covering a number of disciplines, including:
• 3D Mechanical CAD design
• Electrical & PLC design
• PLC software support
• Simulation and modelling
• CMM inspection & calibration
• Technical report writing
• CE marking
• Prototype manufacture & development
• Estimating & Procurement
• Project Management
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ALTEC CASE STUDIES
To find out more, or to discuss a specific application please contact us on +44 (0)191 377 0555 or send an e-mail to
www.alteceng.co.uk
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Ball Bearing Insertion Automotive Cam Assembly Laser Welding
Infra-Red Welding
Robot Gluing
Robot MIG Welding Windscreen Assembly
Please visit our website to download the Case Studies, or scan the QR Code
ECU Assembly System
Automated Welding StationMachine Refurbishment
ALTEC Engineering Unit 1, Bowburn North Industrial EstateDurhamDH6 5PF
Tel. +44(0)191 377 0555Fax. +44(0)191 377 3013
E-Mail - [email protected] - www.alteceng.co.uk
Registered Address: (as above)Altec Engineering is a trading division of Altec Engineering Ltd.Registered in England & Wales with Registered No: 07480789
www.alteceng.co.uk