On Apr 30, 2021/By Fori Automation, LLC/In Robotic Weld Systems
Highly flexible, automated robotic MIG welding assembly cells, consists of (3) similar lines that accommodated customers (9) different model variations.
The rear suspension cradle satisfies approximately 90% of the vehicles in this family, with its model output accurately controlled and monitored throughout each robotic weld line.
Each line possesses (21) MIG welding robots, (3) material handling robots and utilizes a minimum number of operators. The current assembly system runs consistently between 181 seconds and 150 seconds depending on which model is being processed. After completion of the robotic welding, the critical component
characteristics are machined with a pair of precision, custom machining centers.
The integration of the
MIG welding and material handling robots has decreased cycle time and increased throughput. Utilizing highly accurate machining stations and a repeatable process has also reduced waste and the quality of the final product has been greatly increased
On Apr 16, 2021/By Fori Automation, LLC/In Material Handling Systems, Uncategorized, Automated Guided Carts
The Axle Assembly System sequences and processes multiple product variants utilizing Fori's Automated Guided Cart (AGC) assembly solution.
Fori Automation's integration of manufacturing execution systems with the AGC system allows the value added assembler the means to create multiple variants of Axle Assemblies.
The single loop style conveyor system consists of (12) AGCs to transport Axle Assemblies from incoming material dunnage through the various assembly processes and (2) off-line turntables including:
• Automatic positioning of Axle housings for various fill and drain plugs, using (2) trunnions on a turntable.
• Robotic transfer from plug turntable to dowel weld turntable to AGC load.
• Semi-auto dowel welding
• Robotic sealant apply to a variety of Axle housing carri
er shapes.
• Leak test while manual start of carrier bolts.
• Manual final torque of carrier bolts.
• Manual loading with assist of various Axle shafts.
Utilizing experienced resources, Fori developed a viable process, engineered the system, manufactured the equipment and integrated the assembly line at the end user.
On Apr 2, 2021/By Fori Automation, LLC/In End of Line Systems, Wheel Alignment, headlamp aiming, End of Line Testing
Fixed audit Headlamp Aiming (HLA) systems stand alone and can be integrated within existing wheel alignment machine, pneumatic centering platform or other centering system.
The heavy duty 3D wheel alignment system was developed by
Fori Automation for a facility to accommodate the heavy truck loads and 110” wheelbase ranges of various truck models.
The equipment
was developed to improve the wear capability of machine load components such as the floating plates and sliding access plates for accommodating the high throughput of the heavy duty truck models. Additionally, telescoping machine covers were provided to accommodate the long wheelbase adjustment range of 120-210”.
The machine included other special features for measuring and tracking underbody points with laser displacement modules during the truck’s suspension adjustment cycle. The machine also performed audit checks for caster measurement using the caster sweep audit process.
For HLA an above floor gantry system was provided with Y and Z servo motor positioning and the latest high resolution camera box for improving the HLA resolution and accuracy required by the latest IIHS standards.
