All articles by ams_Markvenables – Page 4
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ArticleThe drive for stronger steel at Corus
The high performance demands of powertrain mean the steel used must be strong and machined with precision. AMS looks at the latest innovations at CorusConnecting rodsHigh-strength crankshaftsDiesel injectorsClean steelTough core gearsThe demands on modern manufacturing technologies, such as dry machining, fracture splitting and the elimination of excessive heat treatment place ...
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ArticleCross-breeding the brand in Kentucky
Toyota’s popular Camry now comes in a hybrid version thanks to innovations and investment in the assembly line at Georgetown, Kentucky. AMS looks at how the manufacturing process has been modified to accommodate the new, cleaner model.Smooth transitionDesigned with visionMinor changesSimplified assemblyBypass processesToyota teamIncreasing hybrid ratiosProduct levellingToyota celebrated the production ...
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ArticleGE imagination at work in China
Joint venture Shanghai GM has chosen GE to implement a turnkey communication and control system at its plant in Pudong, ChinaSupplying ChinaPress and partsCommunication and controlEfficient troubleshootingAVI correlationQuality and material subsystemJust-in-time productionProficy TrackerNot every facility has the luxury of designing a production control system from the ground up. The majority ...
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ArticleFrom rack to track
In age of increased automation, getting parts to the assembly line in a reliable way has led to an increase in the use of automated guided vehicles. AMS looks at the latest developments in material handling and the safety advantages of the AGV.Hands-free futureFlexible facilitiesServer informationLaser guidanceMyths and challengesBMW LeipzigDearborn ...
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ArticleThe pressures of the press line
Consolidation in the pressing business, both in terms of process steps and suppliers, is seeing the development of smarter applications in body-in-white and door assembly. AMS looks at Stadco and its subassembly supply.Turning JapaneseCost and innovationLocation, location, locationStrength means complexityQuality through consolidationBumper businessThere are several trends that most Tier One ...
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ArticleThrowing new shapes
More components in the cars we drive now are made of plastic as material developments bring structural advantages and better crash behaviourNew applicationsStructural and trimMoulding in colourHybrid IPSimple and safeBreakthroughs on performancePlastic GORThe automotive industry’s acceptance of plastic can be traced back to the early part of the century, but ...
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ArticleA heavy demand for lightweight construction
Making steel high strength means lightening the load for carmakers, and applications are extending to stamped and rolled components.Structure and safetyThe steel revolutionManufacturing concernsHigh-strength in actionAnother GalaxyIn modern vehicle manufacturing the demand for lightweight, high-strength steels, including the latest dual-phase materials, is increasing because of the overall blend of structural, ...
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ArticleRoot and branch reform at Renault
Renault has implemented a new customer-focused strategy that makes quality the centrepiece of the company’s manufacturing system. AMS looks at the initiative and talks to senior VP for quality, Yann Vincent, about its effect on productivityQuality processesPalencia initiativesSupplier qualityCustomer quality managementThere is not an automotive manufacturer that does not put ...
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ArticlePutting performance in the picture
Advances in virtual testing at DaimlerChrysler are allowing it to save time and money in assessing the performance of its vehicles before they are built. AMS looks at how digital tools are enhancing quality controlSimulation toolsUnforseen circumstancesQuality assessmentVirtual productionVirtual destructionBack in the real worldWe live in a digital age, so ...
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