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Introduction

1903: Model A Car

1908: Model T car

Its creation inaugurated what we know today as the mass production


assembly
line. This revolutionary idea was based on the concept of simply assembling
interchangeable component parts. Prior to this time, coaches and buggies had
been hand-built in small numbers by specialized craftspeople who rarely
duplicated any particular unit. Ford's innovative design reduced the number
of parts needed as well as the number of skilled fitters who had always
formed the bulk of the assembly operation, giving Ford a tremendous
advantage over his competition.
Raw materials:

• Virgin steel.
• Petroleum based products
• Light weight products (plastic,
vinyls)
Design:
 Three to five years
Based on public needs and preference
Computer aided design equipment
Aero dynamic engineers
The Manufacturing Process:

1)Components
2)Chassis
3)Body
4)Paint
5)Mate
Components:

1)4000 outside suppliers.


2)Bought together for assembling.
Chassis:

1)Different frameworks on which


body rests
2)Frame is placed on assembly line
which prevents shifting as it moves
3)As automobile frame moves they
install gas tanks, gear boxes, wheel
drums, and break systems
Body:
1)Front and rear door pillars are
assembled by robots
2)Using robots to pick heavy body
3)Body shell is attached to an
overhead conveyer
4)As body moves from isolated weld
area, they install fully asembled
doors, deck lids, hood panel, etc
Paint:

1)Inspection Process
2)Body in white operation
3)Cleaning Station.
4)Drying booth
5)Electrostatic Paint
6)Dried
7)Paint at right ares and at right length of tim
8)Baking Oven
Interior Assembly
1)Wiring,Dash panels,interior
lights,seats, doors,trim panels
speakers, all glasses except
windshield
2)Suction cups
3)Water test: for proper fit of the
instuments.
Mate

• Fix the two together


• engine is audited, lights and horns are
checked, tires are balanced
• Repaired in central repair area
• Priced
• Driven to the lot where it is to be
shipped.

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