... of industrial robots the decision was taken to install Fanuc robots to increase the level of automation. The robots are used mainly for spot welding, though some are used for handling large components. Findings Over the space of the last four years or so the management of GM Manufacturing has been tackling...

... in the manufacture of the BIW structure of the XF vehicle, Jaguar's latest car. The BIW techniques include spot‐welding and ultrasonic weld inspection for parts assembly. Findings Over the space of the last three or four years, Jaguar has increased significantly the stature of its UK manufacturing units...

... 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...

... cells to perform two of the principal robot uses within PSA, namely, spot welding and parts handling. The robots have been on site for at least 18 months as part of a programme to assess long‐term performance trends. The plant was built originally in the 1940s when it was used for aircraft...

... © MCB UP Limited 2002 --> Robots Spot welding Keywords: Robots, Spot welding A contract to supply a twin gun welding cell together with a full range of ancillary equipment comprising service panel and cable loom and support systems has recently been undertaken...

... © MCB UP Limited 2001 --> Spot welding Toyota Komatsu and Toyota Shatai co-developed plasma spot welder Keywords: Spot welding, Toyota Komatsu and Toyota Shatai (a subsidiary of Toyota) have co-developed a single-sided plasma spot welder for automobile bodies...

...   Plate 2 The Cimetrix Open Development Environment (CODE) software is a complete off-line/on-line package for modelling, developing and controlling the machine © MCB UP Limited 2001 --> Fanuc Spot welding Robots New generation spot welding robot Keywords...

... Keywords: Arc welding, Spot welding Motoman's standard arc welding system range (see Plate 3) comprises no less than 67 configurations in single-, twin- and triple-robot configurations, and with a selection of single-, twin-or multi-axis positioners/manipulators. They extend from...

... © MCB UP Limited 2000 --> Kistler Instruments Spot welding Kistler sensors for spot welding Keywords: Kistler Instruments, Spot welding A range of innovative quartz sensors for monitoring consistent high quality in spot welding applications is available from...

... New spot welding robot has improved accessibility Keywords Comau,Robots, Spot welding, Welding Conventional robotic systems for spot welding, with their trailing hoses and cables, are restricted in their ability to access confined spaces such as car interiors. However, the new SMART...