30%
Reduced Assembly Integration Time
20%
Reduction in Design Rework
BACKGROUND
The Vertical Honing Machine was developed to create a fully integrated manufacturing system consisting of multiple assemblies including the base, spindle & column, expansion, brushing, index table, fixture, rotary union, sensor, guard, and HMI systems.
CHALLENGE
- Planning and integration of 10+ major machine assemblies
- Maintaining alignment and accuracy between spindle, fixture, and index table systems
- Coordinating mechanical, pneumatic, and control systems
- Ensuring manufacturability and ease of assembly
- Standardization of components across assemblies
- Creating complete BOM and assembly documentation for execution phase
APPROACH
- Developed complete machine architecture and assembly hierarchy
- Planned base, column, spindle, expansion, fixture, brushing, guard, and HMI systems
- Standardized purchased and fabricated components
- Created detailed 3D CAD models and assembly structures
- Generated manufacturing drawings and BOMs
- Performed assembly fitment and interference verification
- Released complete documentation package for manufacturing and execution