The SDChassis is a proprietary, pre-engineered, high-speed assembly platform built to deliver exceptional precision, durability, and efficiency across diverse industries. Designed around a cam-driven rotary dial, the SDChassis leverages over 20 years of proven performance and is constructed from heavy steel and precision-engineered components to ensure synchronized motion for both common automation processes and application-specific tasks. This robust design offers reliability and long-term value, making it a cost-effective choice compared to fully customized systems.
Capable of fast and flexible small part assembly and processing, the SDChassis is an ideal solution for high-speed operations such as assembly, pick-and-place, and probing actions. Its advanced SDC software package enhances functionality with sophisticated diagnostics, ensuring seamless operation and optimal performance. This combination of precision engineering and intelligent software enables the SDChassis to handle demanding production requirements with ease.
The platform’s versatility has been demonstrated across industries such as automotive, consumer goods, life sciences, electrical/electronics, appliance, and light manufacturing. In automotive applications, it supports high-quality component assembly through operations like welding, fastening, light machining, and traceability marking. For consumer goods, the SDChassis facilitates cost-effective, high-volume assembly and packaging while maintaining precision and accuracy. In the life sciences sector, it meets stringent requirements for consistency and repeatability, delivering clean, hands-free assembly for high-volume production.
For electrical and electronic manufacturing, the SDChassis ensures the careful handling of complex components, utilizing specialized fixtures to maintain material integrity and incorporating testing and verification stations for reliability. In appliance manufacturing, it automates repetitive, high-speed assembly tasks, addressing ergonomic challenges and prioritizing operator safety. Additionally, in light manufacturing, the platform integrates multiple operations into a compact footprint, minimizing maintenance while maximizing precision and efficiency. Built on decades of expertise, the SDChassis combines advanced technology and customizable features to meet the evolving needs of modern manufacturing.
With SDChassis machines in production for 25 years, we have created tooling and pre-engineered motion modules for nearly every application. Integrating pre-engineered motion modules into the SDChassis provides a significant competitive edge by reducing engineering time, lowering costs, and accelerating deployment. These standardized motion modules are designed for seamless integration, allowing manufacturers to enhance automation capabilities without the need for extensive custom development.
By leveraging the SDChassis as a pre-engineered automation solution, manufacturers can achieve faster time-to-market, reduced capital investment, and enhanced production efficiency—all while maintaining the flexibility to meet future manufacturing demands.
As a pre-engineered solution, the SDChassis reduces the time and expense associated with designing a custom automation system from the ground up. With a standardized, proven platform, manufacturers can minimize engineering hours and investment while still benefiting from a highly adaptable automation solution.
The SDChassis is designed for rapid deployment, significantly reducing lead times compared to fully custom automation systems. Its modular and flexible architecture allows manufacturers to quickly scale production capacity while maintaining the ability to integrate new processes or adapt to evolving product requirements.
Engineered for high accuracy and repeatability, the SDChassis features precision CAM-driven motions, servo-driven indexing, and shot pin engagement at every dwell for precise positioning. This ensures reliable, high-performance automation for complex assembly, testing, and packaging applications.
Built with high-quality components such as a sealed cam oil bath, servo-driven motion systems, and heavy steel construction, the SDChassis is designed for durability and minimal maintenance. Its robust design reduces downtime and extends the machine’s operational lifespan, ensuring consistent production efficiency.
The SDChassis is a proven automation solution across industries such as automotive, consumer goods, electronics, life sciences, and appliance manufacturing. Whether used for high-speed assembly, welding, fastening, traceability marking, or precision testing, it provides a scalable and cost-effective alternative to fully custom automation systems.
At SDC, we specialize in creating custom machines that automate production, enhancing efficiency and performance on the factory floor compared to traditional manufacturing methods. Our capabilities and expertise are adaptable across any industry, with our technology easily transferable to meet the unique needs of each sector. Over the years, our team has engineered and built hundreds of machines to produce a diverse range of products. We approach each project with a fresh perspective, designing tailored solutions that combine proprietary processes and advanced equipment to meet every machine specification with precision.
