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Overview
This HaloPlant work area includes designs for converting existing, individual assembly stations into a production system that meets the increased requirements. The existing small series relies on manual assembly in the sense of group production. Based on the low cycle time, the concept of mass production relies on the division of labor and interlinks the manual workstations.
In focus
Capacity adjustments
Customer requirements fluctuate both positively and negatively. Above certain limits, it is necessary to adjust or reschedule the production plant, e.g. by doubling the bottleneck station or reducing shifts.
Workplace design
Workplaces that are suitable for employees and enable them to work effectively and efficiently are the overriding goals of workplace design. This can include the design of workstations, the adaptation of workflows, and the consideration of ergonomic aspects.
CAD import options: CAD (fine) vs. boxes
CAD (fein) |
Boxen |
Variants
2023 Low volume production | |
This small series, which has grown from a few workstations, describes the assembly of a shock absorber per employee and workstation. The identical workstations represent exemplary group production. In the front area, by means of the differently colored arrows, the subject of workplace design of such manual workplaces is shown. From the basic, empty rack to the optimized and validated workstation, the workflow is illustrated in Halocline Layout and Halocline Performance. |
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2030 Concept mass production | |
A direct comparison of the two series shows that the previous 16 (potential) individual and identical workstations have now been divided into two assembly lines with a total of 24 stations. In terms of processes, the assembly has now been splited from one to three workstations. This distribution of processes (flow production) offers the possibility of producing higher quantities in the same space. |