Automotive Assembly--Workpiece Carriers for Front End Assembly
On Feb 4, 2020/By Fori Automation, LLC/In Assembly Systems, Automated Guided Vehicles, Module Assembly System, Fori Germany
Fori Germany supplied a custom designed work piece carrier for an automotive manufacturer for their front end assembly project.
Features:
- Keys to Success: Custom designed work piece carrier, trunnion for part access
- Results: Reduced infrastructure, increased flexibility
- Solutions: Module assembly system, work piece carrier with integrated trunnion.
Fori Germany supplied 21 work piece carriers for a front end assembly line. The work piece carriers were integrated with an existing automated guided vehicle (AGV) system, and are mounted directly to the AGVs.
The purpose of the work piece carriers is to provide a repeatable solution for locating the parts to the pallet for assembly. The work piece carrier also provides a process to the operator for adjusting the part location and orientation. Adjustment is completed through a powered trunnion.
The carrier trunnion has an integrated motor in order to tilt (the system has four automatic tilt angles) the fixture both automatically and manually. The carrier utilizes the power available on the AGV and communicates with the it to provide confirmation of the correct position. Upon completion of the front end module, the carrier returns to the home position and the module is unloaded via a lift assist.
The system supplied provided a simple technique for locating the front end module for the operator. The design considerations were based on a high level of reliability and minimal maintenance.
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