# 5.4.2.2 Semi-Automatic Dispensing

> From: LOCTITE®X Digital Manual for Bonding (https://www.loctitex.com/en/manuals/bonding/5.4.2.2-semi-automatic-dispensing/)

##### 5.4.2.2 Semi-Automatic Dispensing

Semi-automatic dispensing is an adhesive dosification method that incorporates the added benefit of dispense technology but also contains a human component. The volume, flow or bead size may be controlled automatically by the equipment, with the human factor controlling the placement of the adhesive on the part.

Continuing with the previous manual dispensing example, if a lower viscosity adhesive cannot be selected for the application (perhaps due to a vertical or overhead orientation), a pneumatic-powered dispense gun may be employed to prevent operator fatigue.

_Figure 143 Semi-automated dispensing_

![Figure 143 Semi-automated dispensing](/en/manuals/bonding/assets/img/adhesive-dispense-equipment-semiautomated-accurate.jpg)

While semi-automatic systems do not fully control for all the factors that may impact assembly quality, they do help to control for repeatability, consistency, accuracy and adhesive cost by controlling the amount dispensed.

As a general rule, semi-automated dispense processes improve quality assembly and reduce costs and operator turnover.