Evana Automation delivers lean, 21-step assembly and test system to AAM
May 13, 2013
Evansville, Indiana – Evana Automation Specialists, a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries (PSI) and leading Systems Integrator and builder of custom, automated assembly and test systems, recently delivered a lean, 21-step assembly and test system to American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM).
Evana introduced a Lean Manufacturing process to AAM, which helped reduce complexity and improve uptime, as well as reduce the number of operators that were originally called for in AAM's automated concept. As a result, AAM selected Evana's Lean Manufacturing approach, which integrated automatic and semi-automatic processes to assemble and test electronic actuator assemblies for an automobile transmission.
The Evana Automation team worked closely with AAM to make sure all objectives and requirements were met," said Randy Wire, General Manager of Evana Automation Specialists. "The end result is another highly effective Evana system that will provide a solid platform for the assembly and testing of critical transmission control components.
Evana utilizes diverse technologies to specialize in motion control, robotics integration and system architecture by linking production equipment, material handling systems, data collection, networking, as well as computer software and hardware into flexible, unified technology. Test equipment can be integrated into assembly systems, stand alone systems for automatic testing, or manual test benches. Overall, Evana's custom assembly and test solutions improve efficiency for manufacturers all over the world in industries like automotive, aerospace, defense, healthcare and alternative energy.
AAM is a world leader in the manufacture, engineering, design and validation of driveline and drivetrain systems and related components and modules, chassis systems and metal-formed products for trucks, sport utility vehicles, passenger cars and crossover utility vehicles. In addition to locations in the United States (Indiana, Michigan, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania), AAM also has offices or facilities in Brazil, China, Germany, India, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Poland, South Korea, Sweden, Thailand and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.aam.com.
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Evana Automation ships custom PCB depaneling cell to Tier 1 automotive supplier
April 30, 2013
Evansville, Indiana – Evana Automation Specialists, a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries (PSI)and leading Systems Integrator and builder of custom, automated assembly and test systems, recently shipped a custom printed circuit board (PCB) depaneling cell to a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier.
The completely automatic cell loads PCB panels via standard magazines and depanel the circuits using servo router heads. The individual boards are then loaded into customer supplied trays, which are automatically stacked.
“This respected Tier 1 automotive customer has called on Evana in the past,” said Randy Wire, General Manager of Evana Automation Specialists. “Our efficient solutions and knowledgeable staff are always key factors to winning their business.”
Evana utilizes diverse technologies to specialize in motion control, robotics integration and system architecture by linking production equipment, material handling systems, data collection, networking, and computer software and hardware into flexible, unified technology. Test equipment can be integrated into assembly systems, stand alone systems for automatic testing, or manual test benches. Overall, Evana’s custom assembly and test solutions improve efficiency for manufacturers all over the world in industries like automotive, aerospace, defense, healthcare and alternative energy.
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Evana Automation improves efficiency and quality control for Tier 1 automotive supplier with lean, automated workstations
March 18, 2013
Evansville, Indiana – Evana Automation Specialists, a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries (PSI) and leading Systems Integrator and builder of custom, automated assembly and test systems, recently delivered two lean workstations that assemble, grease, mark and test input pinion assemblies for a Tier 1 automotive supplier of commercial steering components.
The first station assembles an input pinion to a T-bar, which involves pressing a bushing into the pinion, installing an O-ring, greasing the O-ring and assembling the pinion into the T-bar. The second station uses a deflection test to verify that the bushing is present, pin stamp information to the assembly and debur a hole in the assembly. Both stations offer complete traceability of the parts, including verification that the correct tooling and components are being utilized throughout the process.
“Evana was delighted to improve efficiency and implement quality control measurements for this repeat customer,” said Randy Wire, General Manager of Evana Automation Specialists. “Our solutions help manufacturers all over the world, in a wide range of industries, achieve the highest levels of efficiency for their production projects.”
Evana utilizes diverse technologies to specialize in motion control, robotics integration and system architecture by linking production equipment, material handling systems, data collection, networking, as well as computer software and hardware into flexible, unified technology. Test equipment can be integrated into assembly systems, stand alone systems for automatic testing, or manual test benches. Overall, Evana’s custom assembly and test solutions improve efficiency for manufacturers all over the world in industries like automotive, aerospace, defense, healthcare and alternative energy.
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Evana Automation to supply custom assembly cells to Tier 1 automotive supplier to simplify the production of automobile seat rail link arms
February 19, 2013
Evansville, Indiana – Evana Automation Specialists, a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries (PSI) and leading Systems Integrator and builder of custom, automated assembly and test systems, recently received a contract from a Tier 1 automotive supplier to provide two custom, semi-automated assembly cells that will simplify the production of automobile seat rail link arms.
The first automated assembly cell is a multi-station dial that will feed, press and caulk a bushing, as well as feed and press a pin into a link arm. The second automated assembly cell is a multi-station dual dial system that will feed, press and caulk a bushing, as well as pick and press a pin into the link arm and weld it. For the welding process, Evana is integrating a customer-supplied Panasonic robot.
Both assembly cells, which are scheduled for an April delivery, include poke-yokes to verify part presence, press depths, press forces, weld presence and weld bead profile.
“Evana is always happy to win new business from repeat customers,” said Randy Wire, General Manager of Evana Automation Specialists. “These new custom assembly cells will feed product to an automated rail assembly line that was also built by Evana.”
Evana utilizes diverse technologies to specialize in motion control, robotics integration and system architecture by linking production equipment, material handling systems, data collection, networking, as well as computer software and hardware into flexible, unified technology. Test equipment can be integrated into assembly systems, stand alone systems for automatic testing, or manual test benches. Overall, Evana’s custom assembly and test solutions improve efficiency for manufacturers all over the world in industries like automotive, aerospace, defense, healthcare and alternative energy.
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