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Automated installation of wave springs (common in electronics and medical manufacturing) requires specific design features to prevent tangling. Springs should be 'shingle-packed' or provided on sticky tape reels. The vacuum pickup nozzle should contact the flat crest of the top wave. For multi-turn springs, the 'dead' or flat end-turn design is preferred as it provides a consistent surface for the gripper. Furthermore, sensors should verify the 'seated' height after placement to ensure the spring has not buckled or overlapped with another component during the high-speed assembly process.
