Automotive assembly most often conjures up images of welding robots and electric nutrunners. But, another technology is just as important for assembling a wide range of automotive components—presses.
Pneumatic, hydropneumatic, electric and manual presses are used to assemble ball joints, control arms, steering knuckles, fuel rails, bus bars, pumps, wheel studs, brake calipers, transmissions, door locks, freeze plugs, hydraulic motor mounts and windshield wipers.