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Part Placers 101: What They Are and How They Transform Your Manufacturing Process

In the ever-evolving world of manufacturing, efficiency, precision, and speed are more critical than ever. Dixon Automatic Tool, Inc. understands this, offering innovative solutions like Part Placers, essential tools designed to automate the insertion or placement of pieceparts across various production environments. But what exactly are Part Placers, and how can they enhance your assembly […]

Can Dixon Tools Manage Vertically Up Installations? Exploring Directional Capabilities

For professional manufacturers and assembly line operators, vertical up applications and screw locations with barriers are common yet challenging scenarios. Whether your automated process involves a nut installation from underneath or the positioning of a fastener in a hard-to-reach area, the directional capabilities of your tools are crucial. These scenarios often demand more than just […]

How Can You Automate Your Manual Rivet Nut Application?

A rivet nut is a versatile fastener used to innovate assembly processes across various industries. Fasteners play a fundamental role in manufacturing, serving purposes such as securely joining structures, optimizing assembly processes, and facilitating reliable product construction. They are critical for maintaining product quality and safety by ensuring components are firmly held together. In modern […]

How to Set Up Auto-fed Part Placers in Your Production Line

Automating your assembly processes is a surefire way to improve efficiency and precision on your production line. Not sure where to begin? Take a look at your parts loading process. Doing it manually is repetitive, time-consuming, and can lead to errors. Dixon Automatic Tool, Inc’s auto-fed part placers can help streamline operations and improve production […]

How to Choose the Right Nut Drivers for Your Manufacturing Needs

If your assembly line involves a lot of manual nut driving, automatic nut drivers are a great way to speed up the process. Automating this repetitive task can save you significant time, effort, and money.  Dixon Automatic Tool offers a wide range of nut drivers in different models and configurations, but figuring out which one […]

Navigating the World of Automation: A Comprehensive Guide to Stöger Products from Dixon Automatic

Dixon Automatic Tool, Inc, offers a wide range of Stöger’s high-performance fastening solutions to meet the diverse needs of manufacturers. Their product lineup includes a wide assortment of high-performance screwdriving and fastening solutions that allow novices and experts alike to boost manufacturing efficiency. Stöger Automation Guide Here’s a comprehensive look at the diverse range of […]

Model LP Blow-Fed Part Placer

Model LP Blow-Fed Part Placer A compact slim line part placer built on a rugged platform to provide outstanding performance and value.  The LP Part Placer is ideally suited to place metallic and plastic pieceparts that can be feed and blown from a vibratory bowl feeder and airveyer conveyance tube. The placement jaws and feed [...]