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WEBNorthrop Grumman Uses Augmented Reality to Assemble Satellites. Aerospace Assembly. Wearable devices help assemblers navigate complex work instructions. More Videos. ASSEMBLY Magazine covers processes, technologies and strategies for assembling parts in industries like automotive, medical, aerospace and appliances.
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.
US Bike Manufacturers Ramp Up Assembly Lines
WEBJul 6, 2021 · The bicycle industry has emerged as one of the few beneficiaries of the coronavirus pandemic, as people search for ways to stay active, entertain children and commute to work. By some estimates, bicycle sales nationwide surged by 50 percent last year. That’s great news for domestic bike manufacturers, like Detroit Bikes and Bicycle Corp. of America (BCA).
Case Studies in Wire Harness Assembly | 2019-04-17 | ASSEMBLY
WEBApr 17, 2019 · Photo courtesy The Boeing Co. April 17, 2019. Wire harness assembly doesn’t get more complex or safety-critical than in the aerospace industry. A typical harness might contain thousands of wires and hundreds of connectors—all of which must be designed for the utmost reliability and assembled with absolutely no defects.
Digital Technology Transforms Auto Assembly Lines
WEBDecember 14, 2022. Automakers around the world are transforming their factories with digital technology. The goal is to improve productivity and increase the efficiency of both people and equipment. Engineers are using digital twins to simulate production processes and assembly line layouts before allocating time and resources in the physical ...
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.
Automated Assembly: A Practical Guide to Low-Cost Automation
WEBFeb 22, 2011 · With the right approach, even small manufacturers can automate their assembly lines. Think your manufacturing company is too small or underresourced to automate? Think again. With a new approach toward infrastructure efficiency, results-oriented employees empowered to work across technical disciplines, and a flexible hands-on project management style, amazing results can be achieved with a ...
Beyond the Welding Line: Robots and Automotive Assembly
WEBApr 12, 2022 · For decades, automakers have primarily used robots for welding and painting. Final assembly lines were considered too complex and too unsafe for automation. However, that is changing. The growing popularity of collaborative robots is enabling automotive engineers to automate nontraditional production processes, such as trim lines. In addition, the Covid-19 pandemic, ergonomic issues and ...
Assembly Handbook: Blind Riveting
WEBJun 1, 2001 · A blind rivet is a two-piece fastener that consists of a headed, hollow rivet body and a solid mandrel. The body, or sleeve, looks like a small tube that is flared on one end. The tube portion is called the shank and the flared portion is called the head. The rivet body is usually round.
Fixed vs. Flexible Automation Systems | 2017-09-08 - Assembly Mag
WEBSep 8, 2017 · There are cons to flexible automation, as well. Flexible indexing systems can often have a higher upfront cost than their fixed-system cousins. Fixed systems consist of an AC motor, position switch and variable-frequency drive. A servomotor is more sophisticated than the typical AC motor.