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Assembly Line Integration Fixture Design
Assembly Line Integration Fixture Design
Manufacturing Engineering Co-op — Martinrea International (Apr 2024)
Designed retractable pneumatic tooling to integrate a component directly into an automotive assembly line, eliminating a separate processing step.
Impact
Impact
Eliminated separate assembly cell step via direct line integration
Removed need for additional presses, sensors, and locating systems
Projected ~$103,802 annual savings
Reduced cycle time and line downtime
Engineering Challenge
Engineering Challenge
Retractable design required to avoid weld access interference
Constrained by existing tooling envelope
Required 3-axis adjustability within fixed geometry
Technical Work
Technical Work
Designed pneumatic tooling integrated into line CAD layout
Developed retractable actuation mechanism
Implemented adjustable positioning for alignment constraints
Consolidated multiple locating/press systems into single tool
Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways
Rapid production tooling redesign focused on line integration, cycle time reduction, and system simplification under tight spatial constraints.
SolidWorks • Pneumatics • Manufacturing Design
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