Tesla Rethinks the Assembly Line
May 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 percent, while reducing factory space by 40 percent.
Best Practices for Press-Fit Assembly
Sep 14, 2017 · In manufacturing, ironclad formulas for success are hard to come by. This is especially relevant for press-fit assembly, a process whereby one part is inserted tightly into a hole in another part with a single quick stroke (1 to 2 seconds). Design engineers use many formulas to estimate the required force and related pressures and stresses for …
The Toyota Production System: A Fresh Look | ASSEMBLY
Aug 25, 2023 · The TPS combines philosophical, technical and managerial principles that fuse the benefits of the old method of craftsmanship with the benefits of the newer mass production system, while leaving behind the undesirable elements of both. Craftsmanship is flexible but expensive. Until the late 1700s, craftsmanship was the production method.
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Eight Essential Steps to a Great User Requirements Specification
Feb 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.
Ten Ways the Model T Changed the World | ASSEMBLY
Sep 2, 2008 · Here’s a brief look at 10 ways the iconic vehicle influenced business and social conditions: 1. King of the assembly line. The Model T brought mobility and prosperity on an undreamed of scale through manufacturing efficiencies at a price that anyone could afford. The moving assembly line created the mass-production process, which influenced ...
Assembly Presses: Crimping, Staking, Swaging, Clinching
Aug 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.
Eight Principles for Ergonomic Workstation Design | ASSEMBLY
Oct 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 working height.
New Techniques for Joining Plastic to Metal - Assembly Mag
Sep 3, 2014 · Some fasteners also pose the risk of rust and corrosion. Threaded inserts are one way to join metal parts to plastic parts using threaded fasteners. “The most common application is the pressing of brass or steel inserts into plastic components, either by thermal or ultrasonic processing,” claims EWI’s Marcus.
How to Balance Assembly Lines
Mar 13, 2023 · Yamazuki Charts. According to Baudin, Yamazumi charts are a simple tool that can aid line balancing initiatives. The terms means “mountain stacking,” as in building a stacked bar from the times for all the tasks performed at a workstation. “The X-axis is a sequence of stations along a line,” explains Baudin.