Body in White (Biw) Robotic Simulation: The Challenge
Body in White (Biw) Robotic Simulation: The Challenge
Body in White (Biw) Robotic Simulation: The Challenge
THE CLIENT WAS LOOKING FOR A PARTNER WHO HAD EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH
AUTOMOTIVE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS (OEMS) AND TIER 1 SUPPLIERS IN THE
BIW DOMAIN. SPECIFICALLY, THEY WERE SEARCHING FOR EXPERIENCE WITH IN-PROCESS
PLANNING, ROBOT PROCESS SIMULATION AND OFF LINE PROGRAMS FOR ALL BIW SEGMENTS.
THE CHALLENGE
Handling multiple BIW production lines, each with Debugging shop floor to develop standard operating
diverse process standards, for different OEM vehicle procedures (SOP) and product sustainability.
programs and mixed metal body structures.
Project scope varying from green field (setting up
Consolidating the BIW platform utilizing flexible new production lines) to brown field (integrating new
manufacturing and modular body design. models on existing production lines).
Reusing assets of existing facility for new product Meeting the client’s expectations considering they
introduction (NPI) while providing harmonization. had never outsourced a program to this degree.
THE COMPANY
One of the world’s leading suppliers of intelligent, robot-based automation solutions for international customers
including leading automotive OEMs and general industry manufacturers.
THE SOLUTION
Conducting a manufacturing assessment, including Focusing on resource utilization, and using cutting-
process planning and detail process engineering, and edge simulation tools, to validate all processes.
adopting a logical approach.
Utilizing experience and expertise, and incorporating
Developing a flexible assembly line, including complex OEM standards, while determining whether to handle
tools and manual and robotic parts, to accommodate as a green field or brown field project.
multiple high-end models.
Owning all technical aspects from process planning to
Designing BIW robotic assembly line including product launch while meeting OEM constraints.
various joining processes (i.e., spot welding, self-
piercing rivets, gluing, clinching, hemming, etc.).
THE RESULT
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