Main function of the line :

The line allows the assembly of the aluminium body, the « variable inlet » assembly with its complete linkage (bearings, valves, bar, lever, connecting rod, joint) the EGR tube, the electric actuator, the various joints, clips, screws and support plates.

Line mainly composed of :

-2 semi-automatic assembly stations
-100% automatic intermediate assembly station.
-100% automatic control station for carrying out tests on the assembled products.
-6-axis robot with safety functions and double gripper to ensure part transfers from station to station and to carry out certain assembly operations.

Details and function of the integrated technologies:

-6 axis robot
-Management of common work areas between operators and robot
-Multiple automatic dispensing of components by vibrating bowls
-Multiple automatic faces with torque-angle control and analogue stroke measurement.
-Multiple automatic lubrication
-Semi-automatic seal placement
-Multiple press-in operations with analogue stroke measurement
-Multiple presence and position controls, in particular by probes, fibre optics, laser, …
-Tightness check of the assembled product
-Electrical control
-Hot stamping
-Automatic management of finished product and scrap via conveyor belts
-Traceability system centralized on the islet
-Integration of parts procurement