Welding Line for Light Truck Pickup and SUV Frames
A high production capital welding system for large truck frames require efficient transfer and handling systems to maintain production thru-put. Close-coupled direct feed systems for major sub components (rails), and AGV’s integrated into end of line processes, help provide flexible facility configuration and efficient production flow.
Fori Automation recently supplied a high production robotic welding line with 150 robots (114 MIG welding and 36 transfer), inline inspect and repair stations, inline buffers, over aisle transfer conveyors, 8 AGV’s with frame positioner trunnions, 3 inspect/repair platform stations, and final frame stacking cell.
The weld system provided flexible tooling and welding processes for 35+ models of pickup and SUV frames with multiple wheelbase variations, and multiple drivetrain, body and box configurations. The AGV’s were built by Fori Automation, USA.
The complete welding system was built, runoff and delivered from Fori Automation de Mexico—Arteaga, Coahuila.