Automotive Module Assembly System - Suspension Assembly System with Rail Guided Carts (RGCs)
The Fori assembly system sequences and processes multiple variants utilizing Fori Flex Rail System assembly solution.
Integration of manufacturing execution systems (MES) with the Flex Rail System allows the value added assembler the means to create multiple variants of suspension systems. The product is sequenced and assembled as requested by the end user and ready for installation into the vehicle. Flexible configurations allow for the most cost effe
ctive utilization of plant floor and personnel when handling large volumes and variables of product.
The loop style conveyance system consists of (57) rail guided carts (RGCs) to transport suspension module components from incoming material dunnage thru the various assembly processes including:
Front & rear brake corner assembly system:
• Automatic hub bearing & rotor lateral runout test and assembly.
• Robotic assembly of knuckle to hub bearing and caliper to knuckle with vision inspection.
Front vertical assembly system:
• Automatic Front Coil over Shock assembly.
Rear suspension module assembly system:
• Automatic setting of camber and toe.
• Simultaneous auto-torque of all links in (5) link suspension with vision inspection.
• Robotic unload of completed module to shipping container.
l aligners and headlamp aimers feature the latest 3-D camera and digital headlamp aiming camera system that Fori offers.
Each wheel aligners can accommodate various tire styles and tread-width variations. The wheel base adjustment allows the machines to handle all of the different truck cab styles.
A gantry style target board system aligns the vehicle adaptive cruise control (ACC) module, lane departure warning (LDW) camera and several ot
her onboard vehicle sensors.
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