IMPROVED WORKING CONDITIONS AND PRODUCTIVITY
After successful tests of advanced assembly methods involving group work and flexible cycle times in small pilot plants, Fiat has taken a major step forward and integrate the results of the previous experiences in a large engine assembly plant. Daily output is 1500 engines, with over 100 different possible models. The new plant is a joint effort by COMAU and SCHINDLER-DIGITRON. It includes: (1) group work in 11 assembly islands; (2) optimum ergonomic and environmental conditions at the individual workplaces; (3) automated assembly on 3 transfer lines; (4) flexible cycle times of 4-10 minutes (job enlargement); (5) individual freedom of +/- 15%; (6) group buffer capacity of 20 minutes; and (7) automated handling and storage of components and work-in-process. The system uses the latest available technologies for the management of production, materials and quality.
-
Supplemental Notes:
- Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automotive Technology and Automation with particular reference to Computer Aided Engineering and Manufacturing, Wolfsburg 13-17 September 1982.
-
Corporate Authors:
Automotive Automotion Limited
42 Lloyd Park Avenue
Croydon CRO 5SB, Surrey, England -
Authors:
- Schneider, F
- Conference:
- Publication Date: 1982
Media Info
- Features: Photos;
- Pagination: p. 249-260
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Assembly lines; Automation; Engines; Equipment assemblies; Ergonomics; Human factors engineering; Human factors engineering; Productivity; Work environment
- Old TRIS Terms: Engine assembly
- Subject Areas: Design; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00373435
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report/Paper Numbers: HS-034 031
- Files: HSL, USDOT
- Created Date: Jun 30 1983 12:00AM