At current, the Proton plant in Tanjung Malim is the birthplace of nationwide carmaker’s current fashions such because the X50, X70 and X90 traces of SUVs, whereas manufacturing of the Proton Saga stays on the older plant in Hicom Shah Alam.
With trendy autos packing present expertise, trendy manufacturing strategies are required. Right here, Proton has produced a video that gives a glimpse into a few of the expertise 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 most important mechanical press in Malaysia is situated, 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 comply with, the place tolerances are capped to inside 21 microns, thus sustaining the best requirements of high quality through the manufacturing course of. The assembled elements proceed on their journey to the physique welding store.
On the physique welding store, a bunch of robotic machines are employed, equivalent to robotic inspection arms, automated servo turntable and an adaptive spot welding system with a centreline servo gun to yield a 99.8% certified welding power charge.
The equipment ensures that the autos’ our bodies are assembled to flawless perfection, claims Proton. That is nevertheless backed up by measurement assessments that are carried out periodically, utilizing a completely automated 3D coordinate measuring machine able to precision right down to 0.05 mm. It will allow the three-dimensional measuring of a whole car physique in simply 4.5 hours, says Proton.
By way of the portray levels, a human workforce 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 way of 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 following levels.
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 assessments of techniques features, the place system information is displayed in actual time.
When the autos are able to be rolled out, they’re then taken to the check course the place real-world driving situations 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 check 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 absolutely ready for supply to dealerships and finally, the purchasers.
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