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.
2021 Assembly Plant of the Year: GKN Drives Transformation With …
WEBOct 13, 2021 · All-wheel drive (AWD) technology has taken the automotive world by storm in recent years, because of its ability to effectively transfer power to the ground. Today, many sport utility vehicles use AWD for better acceleration, performance, safety and traction in all kinds of driving conditions. Typically, an AWD drivetrain operates as a front- or rear-wheel drive system.
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 most significant economic ...
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 ...
Continental Opens New $110 Million Assembly Plant in Texas
WEBOctober 11, 2022. NEW BRAUNFELS, TX—Continental has officially opened a new, $110 million assembly plant here. The factory is expected to employ more than 500 people. “The completion of our new automotive plant signifies a major step in our long-term strategy for advancing growth and innovation in autonomous mobility,” says plant manager ...
Manufacturing History Comes Alive in Pullman | 2021-11-02
WEBNovember 2, 2021. America’s newest national park recently opened on the South Side of Chicago. The Pullman National Monument celebrates the unique history of a company that mass-produced freight and passenger rail cars at the site from 1881 to 1981. In addition to playing an important role in manufacturing, Pullman had a leading hand in both ...
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.
Agenda | The ASSEMBLY Show
WEBTuesday. 10/22/2024. 9:00 AM. 4:00 PM. TUESDAY CONFERENCE PROGRAM Includes 3 session tracks, networking breaks and lunch before the Exhibit Hall opens at 4:00pm. Track 1: Advancements in Automation and Automated Assembly. Track 2: Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, and C-Suite Topics. Track 3: …
Lean Manufacturing: The ABCs of A3 Reports | ASSEMBLY
WEBFeb 24, 2010 · The A3 process is a Toyota-pioneered practice of getting a problem, an analysis, a corrective action, and an action plan written down on a single sheet of large paper, often with the use of simple graphics. The automaker uses it as a powerful lean management tool. A3 thinking is the process by which Toyota identifies, frames, and …
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 …