CASE STUDY
Complete Automation of the Face Grinding Cycle
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OBJECTIVE
TVS Motor is the third largest two-wheeler manufacturer in India, with an annual production capacity of 3.2 million 2 wheelers & 1.2 Lakh 3 wheelers. In the automobile industry cycle time, consistency within the grinding cycle and accuracy over time is critical. The Goal was to minimize Cycle time, improve Predictability Consistence of Process. Manual load, unload and measuring of the Connecting Rods was time consuming, un predictable, off-line and operator dependent.
SOLUTION
A Double Disk Grinding solution with a fully automated Grind Cycle – Robotic loading, post process gaging right after the job left the grinding wheel, automated unload with poke yoke error proofing was designed and executed.
Double disk grinding simultaneously removes material from both sides of the connecting rod at unbelievable rates of production. A plunge cycle gives TVS Motors the option to grind the job in one pass, hence handling the job only one time.
At Alex Machine Tools, we provide simple solutions to demanding and complex problems. With Customized back-end programming, clever designs and ergonomic operating arrangements, our machines are designed to maximize production and precision. We design our machines with the Operator and Process in mind.
Double disk grinding simultaneously removes material from both sides of the connecting rod at unbelievable rates of production. A plunge cycle gives TVS Motors the option to grind the job in one pass, hence handling the job only one time.
At Alex Machine Tools, we provide simple solutions to demanding and complex problems. With Customized back-end programming, clever designs and ergonomic operating arrangements, our machines are designed to maximize production and precision. We design our machines with the Operator and Process in mind.
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Key Results
The result was a process with results in a very close tolerance band due to the immediate check and balance of wheel wear through the automatic gaging system, minimal dependability on the operator through automation, a fast cycle, high accuracy through ALEX Double Disk grinding – overall a robust grinding solution providing accuracy, reliability and precision. For more information on accuracies and cycle time achieved, please contact us.
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