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 …
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WEBAug 27, 2024 · Purdue University and innovative business and consulting company, Accenture developed a fruitful collaboration that has resulted in a smart factory facility at Purdue's College of Engineering and Purdue Polytechnic Institute, a scholarship program, and most recently an online venture.The Smart Factory on campus provides instructional laboratories, design studios, and spaces where students from ...
US Bike Manufacturers Ramp Up Assembly Lines
WEBJul 6, 2021 · The bicycle industry has emerged as one of the few beneficiaries of the coronavirus pandemic, as people search for ways to stay active, entertain children and commute to work. By some estimates, bicycle sales nationwide surged by 50 percent last year. That’s great news for domestic bike manufacturers, like Detroit Bikes and Bicycle Corp. of America (BCA).
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 ...
Automated Assembly: A Practical Guide to Low-Cost Automation
WEBFeb 22, 2011 · With the right approach, even small manufacturers can automate their assembly lines. Think your manufacturing company is too small or underresourced to automate? Think again. With a new approach toward infrastructure efficiency, results-oriented employees empowered to work across technical disciplines, and a flexible hands-on project management style, amazing results can be achieved with a ...
Case Studies in Wire Harness Assembly | 2019-04-17 | ASSEMBLY
WEBApr 17, 2019 · Photo courtesy The Boeing Co. April 17, 2019. Wire harness assembly doesn’t get more complex or safety-critical than in the aerospace industry. A typical harness might contain thousands of wires and hundreds of connectors—all of which must be designed for the utmost reliability and assembled with absolutely no defects.
Best Practices for Press-Fit Assembly
WEBSep 14, 2017 · In manufacturing, ironclad formulas for success are hard to come by. This is especially relevant for press-fit assembly, a process whereby one part is inserted tightly into a hole in another part with a single quick stroke (1 to 2 seconds). Design engineers use many formulas to estimate the required force and related pressures and stresses for each press-fit application.
Honda Rethinks the Assembly Line
WEBJul 1, 2016 · Honda claims that its new conveyor boosts assembly line efficiency by 10 percent. At the same time, it also reduces material handling by 10 percent. “Because of the loop-shape of the conveyor, supplying full boxes of parts at the start of assembly and retrieving empty boxes at the end of assembly can be done at the same spot,” explains a ...
Electric Vehicle Assembly
WEBNov 23, 2010 · Electric Vehicle Assembly. Electric vehicles promise to transform the automotive landscape. But, don’t expect to see too many differences in assembly plants as automakers start ramping up production. Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co. and Nissan Motor Co. plan to build electric vehicles on the same assembly lines as traditional internal ...