Honda Installs Seam-Sealing System to Increase Productivity and Flexibility
When Honda Motor Co. converted its sealing robots, not only were quality and appearance improved, but the company was also able to perform additional sealing at the same cycle time.
While the innovations at the East Liberty Plant (ELP) focused largely on the weld and assembly departments, each supporting department was asked to look for ways to increase productivity and flexibility. In the paint department, the engineering team identified downtime caused by plugged tips on sealer guns as an area for improvement. Its top equipment evaluation criteria were safety/ergonomics, quality, delivery and cost effectiveness.