Wheel Alignment and Headlamp Aiming - Auto Toe, Caster & Camber
The latest precision 3D wheel alignment provides for the high accuracy of toe and camber measurement as well as the best auditing of caster with the sweeping proves. Latest features of the Fori 3D technology prevent influence of temperature and have reduced the complexity of the electrical interface for PC top camera communication.
The specialized tooling for automatic front toe, camber-caster set and secure removes one operator from the pit, while providing the most accurate means for controlling alignment capability.
The specialized tooling for rear automation provides the capability to adjust and secure a small percentage of rear toe and camber on rear suspension modules. The tooling provides for a means of automatically adjusting the toe and camber once it is loaded on the suspension links and activated by operator to begin the adjust and secure cycle.
The headlamp aim audit system can be integrated with the production headlamp aimer. It is used to measure exact position of the location of the headlamp in reference to the bulb center. It can be used for verifying lamps are being aimed to tolerance and to assist with setting up new lamp models. It includes a high resolution camera to process and measure headlamps at 25 feet, a whiteboard that headlamps are projected onto, and a separate PC system for processing the lamps image.
together. Through the design, process and simulation, Fori was able to fit multiple tooling features for the (2) new models with different geometry.
The suspension module aligner knows which model is in the station based on a broadcast from the OEM, as well as position sensors placed in the machine, automatically initiating the correct tooling combinations.
A challenging portion for any project is the ability to debug and tryout the process. The key to success was analyzing every failure mode with precision in order to correct and provide results that would normally require more debug time.
The fixture lowers itself onto the vehicle frame, and then pins and clamps to the frame which establishes the control datum points to locate to. The machine's two pivot arms swing in and clamp the upper and lower control arm ball joints. DC Nutrunners loosen the lower control arm fasteners. Servo motors position the X and Y location of the lower control arm. DC nutrunners secure the lower control arm into the correct location. The fixture then un-clamps and lifts off of the frame. At that point the fixture drives itself back to it's home position ready to accept the next unit.
The system consists of a fully integrated Safety PLC. The PLC has the ability to track and store faults, monitor and record positional and setting information as well as monitor all safety devices.
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