Process
- Automatic assembly of handbrake components
- Assembly of two models by 4 operators
Technologies
- Semi-automatic feeding of components
- Robotic and palletized handling
- Design and production of fixtures and special tooling
- Component presence and model control by sensors and photocells
- Greasing of components by spraying
- Riveting of subassemblies
- Riveting process control using lineal and pressure transducers
- Automatic screwing of components and torque control
- Clinching of components
- Programming and process automation
- Machine control by PLC
Advantages
- Integration into a single machine of the handbrake components assembly and lubrication
- Flexible custom machine, valid for two models, just changing the fixtures and the program
- Assurance of the final quality of the riveted components
- Optimization of the production times
- Robust and compact semi-automatic machine that saves space in the plan