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 percent, while reducing factory space …
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 …
How Ford's Willow Run Assembly Plant Helped Win World War II
WEBJan 3, 2019 · The Willow Run bomber plant made aviation, industrial and social history—along with new B-24s by the hour. By Tim Trainor. By mid-1944, the Willow Run assembly plant was producing one B-24 per hour—accounting for half of all B-24s assembled that year. Some 12,000 women worked at the Willow Run bomber plant, …
Assembling Electric Vehicle Motors | 2021-05-20 | ASSEMBLY
WEBMay 20, 2021 · Illustration courtesy Infinitum Electric. May 20, 2021. The shift from the internal combustion engine to batteries and electric motors is, in automotive terms, monumental. But, there is no denying that it’s a challenge that manufacturers and suppliers are tackling head on. Faced with new regulations to help reduce global carbon emissions ...
Toyota Outlines Future Production Processes | ASSEMBLY
WEBDec 11, 2023 · A relentless pursuit of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing processes helped Toyota Motor Corp. become the largest automaker in the world. However, as the industry evolves to electric vehicles, the company has been forced to retool its production strategy using a combination of cutting-edge technology and old-school lean …
Eight Principles for Ergonomic Workstation Design | ASSEMBLY
WEBOct 24, 2022 · These eight ergonomic principles cover the most essential aspects of the layout and design of ergonomic workstations and flow rack systems. Consider Body Height and Working Height. Manual workstations must accommodate a wide range of body heights. However, one of the most important factors for designing workstations is …
Eight Essential Steps to a Great User Requirements Specification
WEBFeb 4, 2022 · The success of an automation project depends on a well-written user requirement specification. A good URS lays down context and background and works as a roadmap to connect the dots from preconception to postproduction. Photo courtesy EU Automation. When compiling the URS, consider the machine as a black box.
Adhesives for Trailer Assembly
WEBJun 30, 2009 · Loctite 5570 is a one-part adhesive based on a modified silane polymer. The adhesive cures by reacting with atmospheric moisture. Skin formation and curing times depend on humidity, temperature and joint depth. Under normal conditions, the adhesive develops functional strength in 24 hours and fully cures in seven days.
Registration Fees | The ASSEMBLY Show
WEBSep 20, 2024 · 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.