Assembly in Action: Output and Quality Up; Labor Hours Down
Demand for specific engines changes with the seasons, and the company needed a way to increase production with fewer assembly hours. Bombardier contacted Rapistan Systems, which installed three automated modular assembly conveyor (MAC) lines.
MACs are pallet-based, nonsynchronous, modular conveyors for light assembly applications. Pallet sizes range from 10 to 60 inches with a weight limit up to 600 pounds. Transfer speeds are 14 inches per second, and manual stations are easily automated. The system can be expanded and reconfigured, allowing the system to be adjusted as needs change. A complete range of accessories enables integration of robots, testing equipment and other specialized machines into the assembly process.