Automating the Automotive Manufacturing Industry With RōBEX

Powertrains

One assembly-heavy aspect of the automotive manufacturing process that benefits from automation is the powertrain. The testing and inspection processes for these precision mechanical components stand to benefit greatly from either fully- or semi-automatic integration, increasing safety for workers, while increasing production efficiency for the line.

Powertrain Parts Applications

• Engine Block
• Cylinder Heads
• Connecting Rods
• Crank Shafts
• Cam Shafts

Transmissions

Whether a consumer automobile or world-class sports car, transmissions require nanometer accuracy in production to prevent defects that could cause catastrophic results. Automation offers superior accuracy, as well as the integrated metrology solutions to ensure every piece performs up to standard. Here is an assortment of applications where RōBEX systems integration can provide benefits to transmission production.

Transmission Parts Production

• Transmission Cases
• Gears
• Shift Levers and Actuator Rods
• Clutches
• Harnesses and Electronics
• Drive Chains and Sprockets
• Hydraulics

Transmission Manufacturing Automation

• Full Automatic Construction Assembly via Robotics
• Semi-Automatic Assembly via Work Stations
• Manual Gearbox Assembly with Automated Classification and Identification Support

E-Mobility & Electric Vehicles

The growing prevalence of e-vehicles and fleets both in commercial and consumer capacities will necessitate new kinds of production line automation to handle the high-powered electric motors at a large scale. Technology in the e-mobility field has even progressed to the point that electric passenger airplanes are very feasible. With more automobile companies introducing electric models every year, specialized manufacturing and testing equipment will drive this innovation. Here are some areas RōBEX solutions can be utilized in this rapidly growing area of the industry.

Application for Electric Vehicles

• Batteries
• Electric Motors
• Charging Components
• Integrated Electronics and Computers

Structural Component Manufacturing

The automotive industry is already heavily automated, and that trend is forecast to continue in the coming years. Automotive parts manufacturers need to consistently produce top-quality parts at a rapid pace to compete in the market.

In both the aerospace and automotive industries, automation ensures that stringent precision and safety guidelines can be met without sacrificing efficiency. Furthermore, the growing abundance of new technologies is already changing how structural parts are produced, and RōBEX is here with advanced automation solutions:

Application for Automotive Manufacturing of Structural Parts

• Dash Panels
• Rear Shelf Panels
• Rear Inner Panels
• Baffles
• Front Cross Members
• Front Frames

Application for Aerospace Manufacturing of Structural Parts

• Wings
• Fuselage
• Empennage
• Flight Control Surfaces
• Internal Supports

Diesel Automotive Systems

The unique function of diesel engines compared to conventional internal combustion engines, and therefore comes with unique manufacturing challenges. Even beyond trucks and busses, diesel is a staple of the heavy-machinery industry, and dozens of industries rely on high-quality diesel engine components to function. RōBEX solutions ensure only the best parts come off of the production line.

Application for Diesel System Parts

• Fuel Tanks
• Fuel Lines
• Filters
• Pumps
• Fuel Injectors