Not only is LGS fl exible and infi nitely customizable by the end customer, it also integrates seamlessly with prod- ucts and systems already present on many factory fl oors, including machine vision cameras, torque tools, collaborative robots, materials handling systems and inspection systems. Hendrickson was particularly attracted by LGS’s capacity to provide detailed real-time data and traceability for every individual build cycle, delivering clear results that identify opportunities for improvement and reduce bottlenecks within the full assembly cycle.
Data and accurate tracking is an area of increasing im- portance for Hendrickson, who required a higher degree of visibility into the key metrics for their manual processes. With the installa- tion of LGS, their goal was achieved: since installing LGS on the torque-rod/ air-spring bracket assembly process, there have been zero quality rejec- tions on the assembly line and at the customer level.
No Faults Forward Hendrickson has already benefi ted
from the “No Faults Forward” features built into the LGS program, which only allows the user to build a part if all of the components supplied are perfectly matched by the order load and verifi ed by the vision system.
Another common issue that Hen- drickson identifi ed is mislabeling. At fi rst glance it may not seem as though mislabeling parts is a big problem, but the magnitude of the issue increases drastically when a single incorrect part requires the vehicle to be taken offl ine for repairs. A small er- ror can have a signifi cant impact on effi ciency, work fl ow and, of course, cost. For this reason, Hendrickson’s true goal is to not only reduce these small errors, but to eliminate them from suspension production entirely.
By working closely with Hendrickson as a test customer for the newest LGS software, the OPS Solutions team was able to address specifi c vulnerabilities, and to create a customized revision to the existing software. The team
Now that two bolts of the proper size have been loaded, the system gives a visual signal in the form of a green check to indicate that the proper hardware has been loaded.
results every time. The Hendrickson team has been pleased with the ability to quickly make changes to the process as new issues are identifi ed. The LGS system is light and fl ex- ible, and one that illustrates the capacity to control devices and processes without investing in high-cost items. Hendrickson has been satisfi ed by the ease of use and immediate success brought about by incorporating LGS into their assembly process. As the heavy vehicle component manufacturer continues to enjoy clear results, Hendrickson’s team is now actively identifying new ways to integrate LGS technology into other divisions of the company.
added three key specifi cations, including the addition of a low-cost Adam module (Ethernet IO module) to turn off the pneumatic torque wrench until all parts were visually con- fi rmed; outputting assembled part information to a printer to ensure accurate labeling; and allowing the barcode scanner to be used as a vision sensor to compare to the part being used.
Results are In
With the LGS turnkey system now in operation, Hendrick- son has benefi tted from detailed real-time data and trace- ability for every individual build cycle that is delivering clear
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