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  Fixture Design for Consistent Assembly: 6 Principles That Reduce Variation

  By Chelsea Winbigler - 2026-07-17

  Learn how fixture design affects assembly quality, repeatability, and variation with six practical engineering principles for production success.

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  Expanding the Possibilities of Articulating Roller Forming with Servo Control

  By Jessica Laughlin - 2026-06-19

  Explore the benefits of servo articulating roller forming, including programmable tool paths, higher force capacity, process validation, and reduced secondary operations.

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  Process Monitoring in Assembly: What to Measure (and Why It Matters)

  By Chelsea Winbigler - 2026-05-22

  Learn how process monitoring improves assembly quality through force, displacement, torque, pass/fail limits, and traceability validation

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  The Basketizer: A Smarter Way to Keep Your Machines Running

  By Chelsea Winbigler - 2026-04-17

  Discover how the Basketizer automates part loading to reduce labor, increase throughput, and keep machines running with consistent, unattended operation

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  Lab Testing and Process Development: What to Expect

  By Chelsea Winbigler - 2026-03-20

  See how Orbitform's Solutions Lab helps validate assembly designs. Learn sample requirements, test plans, and what you get from lab development.

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  From Manual to Semi-Automated Assembly A Step by Step Upgrade Path

  By Jessica Laughlin - 2026-02-20

  Explore a step-by-step path from manual to semi-automated assembly. Improve throughput, add validation, and scale automation at your pace.

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  Force vs. Torque vs. Joint Strength: What You Should Actually Spec

  By Chelsea Winbigler - 2026-01-26

  Learn how to correctly specify torque, retention, and joint strength for permanent assembly, and how monitoring and validation improve consistency.

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  2025 Year in Review: Engineering Solutions for Smarter Assembly

  By Chelsea Winbigler - 2025-12-19

  Recap of Orbitform's 2025 blogs featuring insights on assembly design, precision forming, equipment support, and engineering-driven solutions.

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  Lighter, Stronger, Smarter: How Orbitform Supports Lightweight Assembly Initiatives

  By Chelsea Winbigler - 2025-11-21

  Learn how Orbitform's permanent assembly processes support lightweight design using aluminum, thin-wall materials, and multi-material assemblies.

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  Building Better Battery Packs: Why Permanent Forming Beats Welding and Screws

  By Chelsea Winbigler - 2025-10-24

  Discover why battery pack manufacturers are replacing welding and screws with permanent forming and riveting. Learn how Orbitform helps build cleaner, stronger, and more reliable energy storage assemblies