Multi-tasking SPM for Comprehensive Axle Plate Processing and Packaging

Posted Date : October 28 2024

In high-demand manufacturing environments, multi-tasking Special Purpose Machines (SPMs) have become essential for efficient, precise, and cost-effective production. At Iyalia Engineering, we specialize in developing multi-tasking machines designed to streamline complex processes into one cohesive system. Our latest solution, designed for Maruti car axle plates, exemplifies how multi-tasking SPMs can handle an array of operations, from chamfering to oil dipping, all with high precision and minimal human intervention.

This multi-tasking SPM setup for Maruti car axle plates covers the following operations:

1. Blanking and Initial Transfer:
2. The axle plate, crafted from sheet metal, is blanked from a coil and transported to the multi-tasking SPM machine. Here, the machine begins the process by aligning the part for subsequent operations.
3. Chamfering Operations:
   • Initial Chamfering: The first station chamfers all four holes in the plate, ensuring smooth, clean edges for further processing.
   • Larger Hole Chamfering (62mm Diameter): The part is manually moved to a secondary spindle where a larger hole (62mm in diameter) undergoes chamfering, preparing it for assembly requirements.
4. Tapping and Drilling with Multi-Spindle Setup:
5. The plate is transferred using a walking beam mechanism to a station where multiple hole tapping is done with a spindle drilling-tapping head. This simultaneous multi-spindle tapping significantly reduces cycle time, delivering accurate, consistent threads across all necessary holes.
6. High-Pressure Cleaning:
7. After tapping, the part is moved to a cleaning station where a high-pressure air jet removes any remaining debris. This thorough cleaning step ensures each component is ready for visual inspection, free from chips or contaminants that might affect performance or appearance.
8. Inspection and Engraving:
   • Visual Inspection: Each axle plate undergoes a visual inspection to verify that all operations meet quality standards.
   • Batch Code Engraving: Post-inspection, the machine engraves each part with a batch code for traceability, ensuring every component can be identified through its production cycle.
9. Rejection and Sorting:
10. If any part fails inspection, it is automatically rejected and pushed out of the machine, streamlining the sorting process and allowing only qualified parts to proceed.
11. Oil Dipping and Packing:
12. The final station completes the finishing process with an oil dip, protecting each axle plate from corrosion and ensuring durability. After oil dipping, the part is transferred to the packing area, where it is manually packed, ready for dispatch.

Key Benefits of Iyalia’s Multi-Tasking SPM for Axle Plates:

• Efficiency in Production: This multi-tasking SPM minimizes setup changes and reduces cycle time by combining multiple processes in one machine.
• Single Operator Control: A single operator manages all stations, simplifying labor and minimizing the potential for errors.
• Real-Time Quality Assurance: High-pressure cleaning and visual inspection steps ensure that every part meets rigorous quality standards.
• Reduced Downtime and Waste: Automated rejection and sorting allow for a streamlined production line, reducing downtime and material wastage.

Our multi-tasking SPM for axle plates is designed to support high-demand production environments, delivering consistent quality and efficiency for every component produced. The SPM`s adaptability allows manufacturers to achieve greater throughput, minimize labor, and meet the high-precision standards required in the automotive industry.