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This document discusses automation in the automobile industry. It begins with an introduction stating that the automotive industry has led innovations that other industries follow. It then describes three main types of automation: fixed automation which uses custom equipment for fixed sequences; programmable automation which can change operations through programming; and flexible automation which can produce various products with little changeover time. The document also discusses KUKA automation technology and provides a case study on Volkswagen automation levels. It outlines advantages like increased production and accuracy, and disadvantages such as initial costs and unemployment. It concludes that automation saves costs and time while increasing product value and competitiveness.

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Automation in Automobile Industry: Presented by

This document discusses automation in the automobile industry. It begins with an introduction stating that the automotive industry has led innovations that other industries follow. It then describes three main types of automation: fixed automation which uses custom equipment for fixed sequences; programmable automation which can change operations through programming; and flexible automation which can produce various products with little changeover time. The document also discusses KUKA automation technology and provides a case study on Volkswagen automation levels. It outlines advantages like increased production and accuracy, and disadvantages such as initial costs and unemployment. It concludes that automation saves costs and time while increasing product value and competitiveness.

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 Automation in Automobile Industry

Presented By-
Aniket Pawar
T.E- Mechanical
Content :
1. Introduction
2. Types of automation
3. KUKA technology
4. Case study
5. Advantages
6. Disadvantages
7. Applications
8. Conclusion
Introduction :

The automotive industry has historically led many


technology and process innovations, which other
manufacturing companies followed. Automation is the
control of machines and process by independent
system through the use of various technologies based
on computer software and robotics. Industrial
automation plays an important role in increasing
production efficiency, reducing energy consumption,
and optimizing the production mode along business
model requirements. Industry implements automation
to increase productivity and reduce labour costs.
TYPES OF AUTOMATION :

 Fixed automation

 Programmable automation

 Flexible automation

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FIXED AUTOMATION :
 Fixed automation refers to the use of custom-
engineered (special purpose) equipment to
automate a fixed sequence of processing or
assembly operations.
 This is also called hard automation.
 The primary drawbacks are the large initial
investment in equipment and the relative
inflexibility.

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PROGRAMMABLE AUTOMATION :
 In programmable automation, the equipment is
designed to accommodate a specific class of
product changes and the processing or assembly
operations can be changed by modifying the
control program.

 It is Suitable for batch production.

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FLEXIBLE AUTOMATION :

 In flexible automation, the equipment is


designed to manufacture a variety of products
or parts and very little time is spent on
changing from one product to another.
 a flexible manufacturing system can be used to
manufacture various combinations of products
according to any specified schedule.
 Customization
 Honda-for production of cars and bikes

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Automation By Using KUKA Technology
KUKA Technology :

1. KUKA is a name that has been around for


more than 100 years.
2. KUKA is a German manufacturer of industrial
robots and solutions for factory automation.
3. The KUKA system software is the operating
software and the heart of the entire control.
Case study :
•In the global automotive industry, for decades,
vehicle manufacturers have continually increased
the level of automation of production systems in
order to be competitive.

•In this case study, Volkswagen AG (VW) production


sites in Germany and South Africa are analysed in
order to obtain the best level of automation based on
cost, productivity, quality and flexibility, for a
particular plant location.
Level of automation :

The level of automation represents the portion


of automated functions of a system in relation to
the complete function of the system
Advantages :

1. Reduction in production time.


2. Increase in accuracy and repeatability.
3. Less human error.
4. Less employee costs.
5. Increases safety and make the work
environment safer.
6. Higher volume production.
Disadvantages :

1. Increase in unemployment.
2. Increase in pollution in the workpiece.
3. Less versatility.
4. Large initial invetment.
5. Software errors occurred in the
equipment.
Applications :
1. Transport industry: for the transport of heavy
loads.
2. Food and beverage industry: for tasks such as
loading and unloading of packaging machines,
cutting meat, stacking and palletizing, and
quality control.
3. Construction industry: e.g., for ensuring an even
flow of material.
4. Wood industry: for grinding, milling, drilling,
sawing or sorting applications.
5. Metal processing: for operations such as drilling,
milling, sawing or bending and punching.
Conclusion:

1. Automation plays very important role in


National and Global economy.
2. It save over all cost and time in production
line.
3. It increases value of the product in global
market and attracts the customers.
Thank You

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