Dodge Neon Air Manifold Assembly Line
Making strides in automation to keep costs down
Mechanical Design // Industrial Automation // Automotive
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Summary
One of CADmech’s important areas of expertise and focus is the automation industry. This expertise has led us to completing many successful projects. One such project involved the development of an automated line to manage and assemble the air manifold used in the Chrysler Neon.
Our Contribution
The line began with end of arm tooling that extracted plastic parts from the molding machine. From there transferred to the degating station and on to a probing station to verify the molding process. Assembly began which included the insertion of bronze inserts into the plastic shell. Large bore shafts guided and controlled the insertion. Using spring force the finished assembly was released from the pressing operation. The air control vein assembly was then inserted into the manifold and attached using automated nut runners. The three nut runners had compliance and approached the press station upon a multi-layered slide. Y-chucks feeders were used to automatically provide a continuous supply of fasteners to the nut runners. The final assembly was transferred to an over-under Bosch conveyor using custom designed end of arm tooling.
Time tested design principles along with advanced engineering analysis tools were applied in developing an effective design. Critical functions of the line included material handling for mold extraction, low cycle time component assembly and integrated quality control systems.
Services Provided
CADmech provided the following services in this project:
– Mechanical Design
– Concept design/brainstorming
– Technical analysis (FEA, Thermal, etc.
– Manufacturing Drawings
– Mechanisms/motion studies
– Tolerance stack study
– System Integration
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Dodge Neon Air Manifold Assembly Line
Making strides in automation to keep costs down
Mechanical Design // Industrial Automation // Automotive
Summary
One of CADmech’s important areas of expertise and focus is the automation industry. This expertise has led us to completing many successful projects. One such project involved the development of an automated line to manage and assemble the air manifold used in the Chrysler Neon.
Our Contribution
The line began with end of arm tooling that extracted plastic parts from the molding machine. From there transferred to the degating station and on to a probing station to verify the molding process. Assembly began which included the insertion of bronze inserts into the plastic shell. Large bore shafts guided and controlled the insertion. Using spring force the finished assembly was released from the pressing operation. The air control vein assembly was then inserted into the manifold and attached using automated nut runners. The three nut runners had compliance and approached the press station upon a multi-layered slide. Y-chucks feeders were used to automatically provide a continuous supply of fasteners to the nut runners. The final assembly was transferred to an over-under Bosch conveyor using custom designed end of arm tooling.
Time tested design principles along with advanced engineering analysis tools were applied in developing an effective design. Critical functions of the line included material handling for mold extraction, low cycle time component assembly and integrated quality control systems.
Services Provided
CADmech provided the following services in this project:
– Mechanical Design
– Concept design/brainstorming
– Technical analysis (FEA, Thermal, etc.)
– Manufacturing Drawings
– Mechanisms/motion studies
– Tolerance stack study
– System Integration
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Click the button below to learn more about how CADmech can provide value to your business through custom tailored engineering solutions.
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Partner with us.
Let’s work together.
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Work with other passionate professionals who enjoy being challenged every single day. Work towards your goals and look to change the world around you.
