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News Release from: Kleinmichel | Subject: Robotic glueing cells
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 January 2002
Robot cells glue Range Rover ssemblies
With the introduction of new robot facilities at Land Rover in Solihull, Kleinmichel have provided a focal point for the benefit of robotic automation in the Ass
With the introduction of new robot facilities at Land Rover in Solihull, Kleinmichel have provided a focal point for the benefit of robotic automation in the Assembly shop for the new Range Rover Two Kleinmichel robot cells are now in operation for glueing of front, rear, side screen and door glass for the new Range Rover
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 13 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The larger of the two cells uses two robots, for screen handling and glue application respectively, and processes front, rear and side screens; the smaller cell handles left and right hand door glass in one cycle.
Each robot cell uses hydraulically driven, dual pumping stations to supply glue to the dispensing devices.
Barrel changeover on empty is automatic, and duty ratio between barrels can be programmed.
Glueing temperature is controlled from barrel through to dispensing nozzle.
Robot-mounted doser units are used in both cells for precise application of PU adhesive to each glass, before installation into the vehicle.
Each glass is automatically centralised and primed before the glueing process, which is achieved under strict process guidelines.
A glue bead control system ensures that screens with less than perfect bead profiles are set aside for rework.
For peace of mind and to ensure continuous production of the new vehicle, each cell is supplied with a manual backup station with its own high precision dosing device.
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