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Improved Safety Reduced Size & Reduced Weight Resinification Forging Increased Parts Precision Modified Construction Methods Reduced Number of Parts Overseas Expansion Competitive Pricing Improved Yield Ratio Improved Processing Time Product Standardization Welding Verification and Confirmation Increased Operating Ratio Line Standardization Multiple Model Compatibility Automated Inspections
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Au t o m o b i l e Industry Edition
Production Technology Division
Automotive companies are researching various manufacturing technologies to enable overseas expansion and manufacturing of the next generation car. Points that gain particular attention are:
New problems that are generated when expanding lines overseas New problems that are generated when changing, standardizing and reducing materials for parts
Automobile manufacturers are therefore actively pursuing the following types of testing and evaluation technologies.
Developing the Next Generation Car and Establishing new Manufacturing Methods
New Issues
Improvements for the next generation of car result in the need for increased manufacturing of new parts. There is a wide range of new manufacturing methods, such as changing conventional screw fittings to welded fittings to adapt to the usage environment of the components, and changes to processing methods due to changes to the material properties of parts. New manufacturing methods therefore require the reliability of equipment to be verified inline.
Applications
Vibration measurement of an ultrasonic welder
Applicable Model
LK-G5000
Weld wire curve confirmation
Applicable Model
LS-7000
Welding management due to resinification
Weld Quality Management
Product ion technology division
Standardization of parts for overseas expansion of lines
New Issues
Standardization of parts is increasing due to market demands in emerging nations and the need for cost reduction. Standardized parts are required to meet a high level of accuracy for use on standard and high-end cars, and requirements for improved productivity must be achieved together with improved processing time. Equipment that can achieve both accuracy and speed is required.
Applications
Valve Collar Measurement
Applicable Model
Oxygen Sensor Shape Measurement
Applicable Model
LJ-V7000
LJ-V7000
Standards Inspection for High End Parts
New Product Compatibility and Use of Existing Lines
New Issues
It is becoming increasingly more common to manufacture new products on existing lines in order to reduce costs. It takes a long time for initial adjustments when programming a manufacturing line for different products, and there are increased risks of different products becoming mixed. There is therefore a great demand for techniques that can ensure proper component selection and simplify changeover.
Improved Processing Time to Support Mass Production
Applications
Distinguishing Different Components
Applicable Model
Confirmation of Blade Position in Processing Machine
Applicable Model
LS-7000
TM-3000
Part Model Verification
Shortened Adjustment Time
R&D Division
The automotive industry is pursuing various new developments with the aim of fuel efficiency improvement and cost reduction. Points that gain particular attention are:
New problems that are generated when reducing component size and weight New problems that are generated when changing, standardizing and reducing materials for parts
Automobile manufacturers are therefore actively pursuing the following types of testing and evaluation technologies.
Vibration and Wear Testing for Size Reduction
New Issues
Reducing the size of parts and housings increases the density of each unit. For this reason, the distance margin between parts becomes smaller, reducing vibration resistance, and rubbing from the vibration causes parts to wear. Reducing the size of parts means even stricter production tolerances are pursued, and therefore new evaluation methods are required.
Applications
Conventional Measurement Method
Measurement of Connector Wear
KEYENCE's Answer
Applicable Model
LT-9000
Requires surface contact to perform measurement
Surface profilometer
Non-Contact
R&D division
Eccentricity Due to Resinification/Dimension Evaluation
New Issues
Parts that were conventionally manufactured from metal are now being made from resin for cost reduction and weight reduction purposes. Reduced weight products have been achieved, but there is now a need for new evaluation methods to check accuracy and stability, such as dimension and eccentricity evaluation, to ensure standardization of the new products.
Applications
Fuel Pipe Dimension Measurement
KEYENCE's Answer
Applicable Model
LS-7000
Conventional Measurement errors caused Measurement by operator variation Method
Micrometer
Evaluation of Heat Dissipation for Electrical Components
New Issues
As hybrid and electric cars become more widespread, a larger portion of a traditionally mechanical drivetrain is being replaced with electric components. As new parts such as motor components handle larger electricity flows than conventional parts, the internal mechanism becomes hot. Therefore, new methods of evaluation are required for parts used hear heat sources or that are used for heat dissipation.
Applications
Conventional Measurement Method
Warpage Measurement of Heat Sink
KEYENCE's Answer
Applicable Model
LJ-V7000
Measurement of Height Only at Specified Points
Contact Probe
Fr e e Te s t
O n - s i t e Te s t
Free lending of test device Lending of installation jig for testing Attendance at on-site testing
D e s k t o p Te s t
Demonstration of actual product by sales team Work testing by technical staff in head office labs
Etc.
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