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 …
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 …
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 ...
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 ...
GM Centennial: 100 Years of Manufacturing Milestones
WEBJuly 2, 2008. A timeline of key engineering and manufacturing milestones from GM's first century. General Motors Corp. (GM, Detroit) has a unique manufacturing heritage. For most of the 20th century, the company ranked as the world’s largest manufacturer. Along the way, its assembly lines have mass-produced millions of cars, trucks, tractors ...
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.
What’s New With Rotary Indexers | 2020-11-06 | ASSEMBLY
WEBNovember 6, 2020. One of the simplest devices for partially automating an assembly process is a rotary indexing table. This device consists of a circular steel plate and a drive for turning it. Parts rest in nests spaced equally along the table’s circumference. Self-contained machines and tooling for specific tasks are arrayed around the ...
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 ...
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.
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.