Learn more about our semi- and full-automation expertise, robust project management, and market-specific automation experience.
Trans Tech is widely regarded as the industry leader in pad printing automations. We have over four decades of experience building hundreds of automated pad printing solutions ranging from simple semi-automated options to highly complex full automations.
Our robust project management, investment in cutting edge technology and considerable market-specific expertise further establish Trans Tech as the industry-leader in pad printing automation.
Automating a pad printing line provides opportunities for:
-Output/productivity.
-Line speeds.
-Safety.
-Consistency/repeatability.
-Reject/scrap rates.
-Man power.
-Factory lead times.
The best possible solution is identified for the application at hand.
Customers see real-time project updates via Gantt charts on digital SmartSheets.
Trans Tech engineers are highly skilled in analyzing a wide range of factors in order to present the best possible technology for a particular product decorating challenge. Our engineers carefully review a myriad of considerations including:
Once an order is received, our team of mechanical, electrical, control engineering and parts handling experts get to work designing a precision solution for your unique application. Whether the automation is big or small – the unmatched expertise of our team combined with our investment in cutting-edge technologies allow us to design systems with market-leading efficiency and precision.
Semi-automated systems are ideal for low volume, cost-effective production. Typically, the operator loads the part manually and our system performs any required pre-treatment, decorates the part, performs any post-treatment and vision inspection required, and brings the part back to the operator for unload.
| Element | Description |
| Part Loading | Manual, operator loading onto a nested fixture. Part presence sensors may be incorporated for automated verification. |
| Safety | Full hard guarding around the system and safety light curtains are typically used. |
| Part Nesting Fixtures | Part fits into the precision-designed nesting fixtures. Depending on the requirements, rotating fixtures or vacuum may be incorporated. |
| Transport | Multi-position dial tables or linear slides may be utilized depending on the system configuration. |
| Printers | 1 or more standard pad printers may be incorporated based on the decoration requirements. |
| Treatment | Pre-treatment and/or post-treatment systems may be incorporated based on the application requirements. |
| Vision Inspection | A custom-developed vision inspection system may be incorporated along with automated accept/reject stations. |
Fully-automated systems automate pad printing decoration processes on your manufacturing line. Parts are typically loaded automatically into our system, which properly orients the parts, performs any required pre-treatment, decorates the part, performs any post-treatment and vision inspection required, and offloads the parts to the next system.
| Element | Description |
| Part Loading | Automated, typically into a bowl-feeder. Part presence sensors are incorporated for automated verification for presence and orientation. |
| Safety | Full hard guarding around the system, safety light curtains and safety laser scanners are typically used. |
| Part Nesting Fixtures | Part to be decorated fits into the precision-designed nesting fixtures. Depending on the requirements, rotating fixtures or vacuum may be incorporated. |
| Transport | Multi-position dial tables or linear slides may be utilized depending on the system configuration. |
| Printers | 1 or more standard pad printers may be incorporated based on the decoration requirements. |
| Treatment | Pre-treatment and/or post-treatment systems may be incorporated based on the application requirements. |
| Vision Inspection | A custom-developed vision inspection system may be incorporated along with automated accept/reject stations. |
Over the past 40 years, Trans Tech has developed particularly deep expertise in automations for medical, automotive and appliance applications. In addition to the experience gained completing hundreds of automations in these markets, we offer:
