...@umich.edu © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Robotics Assembly Adhesives Figure 4 ATI manual end‐of‐arm tool changer module Robot builders are developing units that address assembly automation needs more closely than in the past. As many new product assembly...

... Describes the major production line techniques that are used in the manufacture of the body‐in‐white (BIW) structure as well as the functions of painting and final assembly of the vehicle. The BIW techniques include logistics, spot‐welding and adhesives, as well as optical and laser inspection. Findings...

...John Mortimer With the trend towards lightweight body structures for automobiles, new joining technologies are evolving. This paper highlights the latest application – that of adhesive bonding major components for the Aston Martin DB9 sports car. Production of the DB9 sports car is being ramped...

...John Mortimer Jaguar Cars has invested millions of dollars in two new facilities – a press shop and a body‐in‐white shop – to produce aluminium bodies for the next generation XJ luxury passenger car. © MCB UP Limited 2003 Robots Rivets Adhesives Aluminium Automated visual inspection...

...Robert W. Messler Weld‐bonding combines the physical force‐based process of welding with the chemical force‐based process of bonding or, more properly, adhesive bonding. When done properly, the claim is that a hybrid process results which offers the best of both processes; the high joint efficiency...

... The current system used for Primera for applying the adhesive uses a fixed jig and takes three minutes to apply the adhesive to two windows. The new system takes just 44 seconds per window and automatically differentiates between left and right-hand glass. Modular Automation is currently...

... (a progressive cavity positive displacement pump for silicone and anaerobic FIP technology), and PressPak^TM 1000 (patent pending) (a pumpless dispensing system for silicones, anaerobics, and high viscosity abrasive‐filled adhesives or solder pastes). Integrated with a high‐performance Loctite...

... and the rest for spot welding, stud welding and the application of adhesives. Describes some of the more innovative robotic tasks including the laser welding of the inner reinforcement panels to the bonnet [with 20 stitch welds performed in 30 second] and the fitting of windscreens and windows. © MCB UP...