Fori recently supplied two automated alignment cells that were required to adjust toe, camber and caster simultaneously, while ensuring the balanced marker for the drive train for 4WD models is properly positioned for ease of vehicle assembly at OEM.
The required changes for the 2016 model year were accompanied by many challenges:
Jobs per hour (JPH) increases
Minimal downtime for system installation
Product complexity
Change in model geometry
Rework of three current alignment machines
Fori was able to provide a solution that added two additional alignment cells each with a re-sequencing stand & integrated robot. In order to keep the flexibility of maintaining these machines, keeping sequence of the modules being built and quality, additional logic and hardware had to be developed.
Suspension Module Aligner for Toe, Caster and Camber Adjustment
Modules are picked on a first come, first serve basis. After alignment the robot places the completed module in its sequence stand. From there another robot on a track extending parallel to the conveyor line will pick and place the module to the pallet it was picked from.
The Fori supplied module alignment system improved throughput for the system. The pre alignment of modules reduces alignment at final assembly and ensures proper assembly.
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Fori recently supplied five wheel alignment systems with integrated single mast headlamp aim and semi-automatic front toe set.
Fori has been a leader in End of Line Testing equipment for more than 30 years. Supplying End of Line systems across the globe. End of Line Testing systems include, but are not limited to the following:
The Fori wheel aligners and headlamp aimers consisted of the following major assemblies: semi-automated front toe set with Fori patented dual socket gear heads to accommodate two different size tie rods. A semi-automated rear toe and camber secure tooling, caster sweep audit capability and ride height measurement capability were also included in the system.
The Fori system provided the ability for headlamp aiming with a headlamp aimer box and integrated light source. Auto-tilt positioning was provided for measuring and manually aligning the vehicle adaptive cruise control module.
Fori End of Line Testing Systems - Wheel Alignment, Headlamp Aim, Toe Set
Wheel aligners with the level of automation outlined above are not the "typical" systems supplied in the past. A strong engineering group and past experience ensured that the project would be a success.
For more information on Fori End of Line Testing systems, please visit our website.
