Assembly Presses: Crimping, Staking, Swaging, Clinching
WEBAug 30, 2010 · Crimping is used to assemble solenoids, door locks, sprinkler heads and catheters. In staking, downward pressure is applied to the end of a post or shaft, creating a head, or to the inside wall of a bore, forming one or more retaining points. The cover of a window lifter motor assembly is staked, as are the guide rings on timing belt pulleys.
Tesla Rethinks the Assembly Line
WEBMay 8, 2023 · Photo courtesy Tesla Inc. May 8, 2023. The process of assembling automobiles hasn’t changed much since the concept was pioneered by Ford Motor Co. more than a century ago. But, engineers at Tesla Inc. have developed a new process that they claim will reduce EV production costs by 50 …
Special Section: The Rouge an industrial icon | ASSEMBLY
WEBMay 20, 2003 · In the 1920s and 1930s, the sprawling Rouge plant was the largest industrial facility in the world. It was the only place on earth where you could see the entire automaking process in one day. And, the Rouge was the heart and soul of Ford Motor Co. There were huge ore docks, steel furnaces, coke …
Registration Fees | The ASSEMBLY Show
WEB13 hours ago · Additional badges may be purchased at the following discounted rates. $10. $15. $20. *Exhibiting companies receive 3 complimentary registrations per 100nsf of paid exhibit space (example 20’x20’ = 400 nsf = 12 comp registrations). A customized discount code will be provided to all exhibiting companies by event management.
ABB Invests Millions in TN Manufacturing Facility - ASSEMBLY
WEBApr 16, 2021 · PORTLAND, TN—ABB Installation Products is making a multimillion-dollar investment this year and staffing up to 40 new positions as it expands and updates its manufacturing facility here to meet increased demand for electrical equipment. New automated equipment, ABB robotics technology and more than 35,000 square feet of building improvements will help boost production capacity of the 200,000 ...
A First Look Inside Panasonic's Battery Plant in Kansas
WEBIn July 2022, Panasonic announced it would build a new lithium-ion battery plant in DeSoto, Kansas, a small town located right off a major highway. The plant is being built for the rapidly growing electric vehicle market. It's estimated the project will bring 4,000 permanent jobs to the state, and according to Kansas Department of Commerce officials, it is the most significant economic ...
A New Generation of AGVs Are Appealing to Small- and Midsize ...
WEBApr 2, 2015 · Once upon a time, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) were only found in warehouses, automotive assembly plants and other operations with large amounts of floor space. But, that’s starting to change. Recent advancements have made the machines more appealing to small- and mid-sized manufacturers in a wide variety of industries. Companies are investing in AGVs to improve plant-floor efficiency ...
Beyond the Welding Line: Robots and Automotive Assembly
WEBApr 12, 2022 · For decades, automakers have primarily used robots for welding and painting. Final assembly lines were considered too complex and too unsafe for automation. However, that is changing. The growing popularity of collaborative robots is enabling automotive engineers to automate nontraditional production processes, such as trim lines. In addition, the Covid-19 pandemic, ergonomic issues and ...
Automakers 'Flex' Manufacturing Muscle | ASSEMBLY
WEBJan 1, 2003 · The automaker recently implemented a new technology called C-Flex in its assembly plants. "C-Flex is a programmable body shop tooling system that is replacing body style-specific tooling," says Gary Cowger, president of GM North America. "In short, C-Flex allows multiple body panels, such as floor pans, deck lids, hoods and engine compartments ...
Ten Ways the Model T Changed the World | ASSEMBLY
WEBSep 2, 2008 · Here’s a brief look at 10 ways the iconic vehicle influenced business and social conditions: 1. King of the assembly line. The Model T brought mobility and prosperity on an undreamed of scale through manufacturing efficiencies at a price that anyone could afford. The moving assembly line created the mass-production process, which influenced ...