Assembly
Fresh-air ducts
Fresh-air ducts serve to draw in air from outside the engine compartment for use by the engine.
Because they have a hollow structure so that they can draw in air, the fabrication process is challenging.
1Molding
Since the parts have a hollow structure, they are injection molded one half at a time.
2Product ejection
Products are ejected from the molding machine by the ejector.
3Gate cutting
After being ejected from the mold by the ejector, products are automatically cut.
4Transport
Molded products are transported by a conveyor to workers.
5Welding
Molded products, which have been molded in halves to give them a hollow structure, are joined using a technique known as welding. This particular product uses a technique known as hot plate welding.
6Assembly
Collars and other mounting hardware used to secure the part in the engine compartment are attached to complete the product.
7Completion
This is a finished fresh-air duct. In addition to drawing in air and routing it to the air filter, fresh-air ducts serve to eliminate or reduce air noise.
Painting process
Wheel covers
Wheel covers are mounted on steel wheels to enhance their appearance.
These parts are subject to demanding functional requirements since they are attached to the tires, which rotate at high speed.
1Molding
Parts are fabricated by means of injection molding. Since these parts are painted, it is important to protect the mold and manage molding conditions carefully.
2Product ejection
Products are ejected from the molding machine by the ejector.
3Gate cutting
After being ejected from the mold by the ejector, products are automatically cut.
4Static neutralization
Molded products are placed on a conveyor by the ejector. They undergo static neutralization on their way to the next process so that they can be painted.
5Painting
Parts whose static charge has been eliminated are transported automatically to the painting booth, where they are painted by a painting robot.
6Drying
Parts are transported to a drying oven to bake the paint and then removed automatically once drying is complete.
7Assembly
Wire rings are attached to the wheel covers to complete the product.
8Completion