Proton Tanjung Malim exhibits off its high quality management course of in manufacturing of X50, X70, X90 SUV fashions
At current, the Proton plant in Tanjung Malim is the birthplace of nationwide carmaker’s latest fashions such because the X50, X70 and X90 strains of SUVs, whereas manufacturing of the Proton Saga stays on the older plant in Hicom Shah Alam.
With trendy autos packing present know-how, trendy manufacturing methods are required. Right here, Proton has produced a video that gives a glimpse into a number of the know-how that goes into the manufacture of a contemporary Proton mannequin, which it has launched on its Fb web page.
Manufacture of a car on the Proton Tanjung Malim plant begins with the stamping course of for the primary shell and physique components. That is the place the biggest mechanical press in Malaysia is positioned, claims Proton, and which is able to stamping pressures of as much as 2,500 tonnes. That is assisted by seven nimble robots for the motion of steel panels with millimetric precision for an automation stage of 83%.
A number of high quality inspection gateways observe, the place tolerances are capped to inside 21 microns, thus sustaining the best requirements of high quality through the manufacturing course of. The assembled parts proceed on their journey to the physique welding store.
On the physique welding store, a number of robotic machines are employed, resembling robotic inspection arms, computerized servo turntable and an adaptive spot welding system with a centreline servo gun to yield a 99.8% certified welding energy price.
The equipment ensures that the autos’ our bodies are assembled to flawless perfection, claims Proton. That is nonetheless backed up by measurement exams that are carried out periodically, utilizing a totally computerized 3D coordinate measuring machine able to precision all the way down to 0.05 mm. It will allow the three-dimensional measuring of a complete car physique in simply 4.5 hours, says Proton.
By the portray phases, a human crew of paint high quality inspectors use superior measuring instruments to look at every coat of paint to make sure perfection in paint thickness, glossiness, hardness, adhesion, roughness, levelling and color accuracy.
Additional alongside the meeting line the place the mechanical components are put in into the car our bodies, intensive high quality inspections are carried out by 11 ‘high quality gates’, to make sure high quality and accuracy is maintained whereas any defects are rectified earlier than the autos advance to the subsequent phases.
Subsequent, the automated manufacturing line management system seamlessly merges car monitoring and components administration for top-tier meeting effectivity and high quality, whereas automated torque administration covers 90% of screw tightening duties for exact screw fastening and to minimise errors. Automated information autos (AGVs) assist obtain superior productiveness and high quality.
After meeting, operators will use multi-function testers to conduct diagnostic exams of programs capabilities, the place system knowledge is displayed in actual time.
When the autos are able to be rolled out, they’re then taken to the take a look at course the place real-world driving circumstances are replicated. That is to ensure that every Proton manufactured delivers on its efficiency, security and longevity requirements.
Earlier than leaving the meeting space, every car undergoes a bathe take a look at to guage the water tightness of its panels and seals. Collectively with different rigorous inspection processes, that is to make sure that every Proton is totally ready for supply to dealerships and in the end, the purchasers.
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