Processes
- Assembly of multiple hinge components
- Capability for several different hinge models
Technologies
- Rotary transfer with 4 workstations
- Design and manufacture of special flaring fixtures
- Incorporation of Poka-Yoke to ensure part type and location
- Bush flaring
- Automatic feeding and insertion of pins
- PLC control
- Automatic unloading with reject identification and management
Advantages
- Compact, "low footprint" machine that minimizes floor space used
- Flexible machine that can assemble 2 different hinges models
- Production optimization that results in significant productivity improvement
- Built-in quality assurance of the assembled components