Automobile Component Machine Shop Conveying System
Industry: Automobile Components
Material Handled: Cast Iron Automobile Tractor Components, Automotive engine and transmission components
Activity to be Mechanized/Automated:
- Automobile Component Machining Line with multi-function machines that need to be connected with conveyors and component orienting devices.
- Automated conveying of machined components within the work-cell with minimum intervention of machine operators.
Challenges vs Solutions
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Error Free conveying with Safety, Care and Time Efficiency between machines |
Idler Roller Conveyors Using Karakuri and Gravity flow, enabled effective use of slopes for majority of the conveying. |
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To Match the takt times of the machine processes and ensure component flow is smooth and reliable. |
Power Roller Conveyors These are bottom transmission type conveyors for matching machine heights. |
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Machines and interconnected material handling devices need to be integrated into the design and execution of the project |
Powered Tumbling Units For changing the orientation of component from Front/Side leading to its diametrically opposite end leading or trailing. |
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Powered Tilting Units For changing the orientation of the component from horizontal to vertical and vice versa. |
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Powered Lifting Lowering and Turning Units To match the levels of the machines/ conveyors and effect and change in orientation to suit the layout accordingly. |
Results / Benefits:
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Cost Effective: Lowest Cost of Ownership from a minimum 1 year period ROI.
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Increased Efficiency: Movement of Components automatically saves efforts, time, multiple handling, operator safety, errors and improves effectiveness.
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Energy Saving: IE 3+ Motors with energy and torque efficient transmission systems.
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Low Capital Investment: Using available, proven technology and components makes it one of the lowest capital intensive equipment.
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24x7x365 Running Capacity: Maintenance friendly systems make it have very low un-planned downtime.
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High Productivity: Using latest technology increases reliability of operation and stretched capacity utilization for higher productivity