Assembly technologyInterlinking of machines to form work lines
Combining individual machines into a production line with a continuous workpiece flow is not a new idea. As early as 1923/1924, MORRIS MOTORS developed an indexing line for machining cylinder heads.
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Figure 4: Conversion-optimized assembly station for a choice of four small assemblies. 1 Loading and unloading position, 2 automatic assembly unit, 3 top plate, 4 rotary indexing table 180°, 5 assembly device, 6 index bush, 7 index bolt, 8 working force, A-D base part holder. © Hesse