Assembly & Alignment Line for Rear Suspension Modules
On Jan 22, 2021/By Fori Automation, LLC/In Material Handling Systems, RGC
Fori Automation recently provided a module assembly and alignment line with limited floor space available. The system is between an existing assembly line & plant wall with the inability to get material to all parts of the assembly line required a unique process.
The minimal footprint available for assembly provided challenges for common 22unload areas within an existing assembly line. The
Fori RGCs were utilized to accom
modate our customer’s need for a flexible
material handling system.
The assembly system included a consolidated kit area. The kit area was specific to loading and hand starting parts followed by an area for torqueing. Due to the foot print constraints the process had to be strategic on how to best utilize the available space. The project also included a fully automatic suspension module aligner & backup semi-automatic aligner.
The utilization of Siemens controls matched the controls arc
hitecture for the end user and provided a seamless integration into the assembly plant.
The rear main assembly line was composed of (17) RGCs, (16) operators, (1) automatic drive through suspension module alignment machine & one semi-automatic backup alignment system.
The new RGC assembly line was installed early June of 2018 & was production capable in Fall of 2018.
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