Weld Cells for Front & Rear Air Suspension Reservoirs
Increased demand for air ride suspension required a new system with higher capacity. Multiple canister weld cells are required due to the continuous welds for leak requirements, which feed into integrated final assembly and testing cells for consistent quality.
The robotic weld system consisted of six weld cells with ten aluminum MIG welding robots, two material handling robots, and four rotary welding stations for continuous pressure tank welds. Additionally, two final assembly welding stations for mounting brackets and two final assembly stations for pressure valves, fittings and labeling.
The mezzanine provides for overhead location of robot controllers, welders, and system control panels to reduce overall plant floor space.
In-line leak test stations provide verification of the finished product.