On Feb 19, 2021/By Fori Automation, LLC/In End of Line Systems, ADAS
End of Line pneumatic centering platform for ADAS calibration process.
(2) Pneumatic centering platforms were provided for centering the vehicle during the
ADAS calibration process. The centering actuators also included integrated string e
ncoders to track the actual position of the vehicle for verifying centering within tolerance as required by the customer ADAS specifications.
The project required the platform be mounted to the plant floor, so entrance and ramps were included for pulling into the platform and driving off. Heavy duty roller saddles were included for this system to handle the high throughput of the heaviest vehicles.
The system also provided the means for adding floor targets, for a calibration of the surround view camera system. Additional ADAS devices were also integrated with the supplied centering system.
On Feb 5, 2021/By Fori Automation, LLC/In RGC
Fori Automation recently provided a rail guided cart (RGC) based engine dress line. The RGC system was provided as a replacement for traditional conveyor based assembly systems.
In some ways, a traditional conveyor is reliable, proven & effective. However, when new challenges are proposed changes to the traditional methods are questioned, proven & improvements arise.
Fori’s RGCs were selected to accommodate the customer’s need for a flexible conveyance solution. The RGCs were unmatched in price when compared to traditional methods of overhead power & free chain conveyance systems. By pairing the Fori RGC with its kiln of flexible tooling, it enabled the assembly line to become whatever s
hape it wants without major rework to the entire system.
Not all customer plants are built the same. With the ability to provide a Rockwell or Siemens control solution Fori is able to best fit our customer’s needs. In this case, the plant is utilizing a Rockwell based controls architecture, offering seamless integration into the assembly plant.
The engine assembly line is composed of (37) RGCs & (43) operators. The new RGC assembly line was installed in late October & was production ready early first quarter of 2020.
