Assembly Line for Front/Rear Corner, Front & Rear Suspension & FCOS Module
Complex assemblies matched with high production requirements m
ean reduced ability to provide repeatable operator output. In an industry with constant pressure to boost efficiency and improve quality, automation becomes the solution most look for.
The suspension module assembly consisted of a heavily automated system. The equipment included a rear suspension module line, front suspension module line, front and rear combo module line and a front coil over shock assembly (FCOS).
Rail guided carts (RGCs) were provided for conveyance of the product down the assembly line. The front and rear corner assembly consisted of (13) RGCs, robotic hub assembly & caliper torque cell.
The front su
spension assembly line consisted of (16) RGCs, a semi-automatic ride height and trending set machine that positioned the links within a slot. The equipment could be adjusted based on the tolerances provided by the OEM.
The rear suspension assembly line consisted of (37) RGCs, (2) automatic alignment systems, ride height set automatic torque cell and a robotic flip station.
The new RGC assembly line was installed during the first quarter of 2019.