Discover how Aritex designs and commissions automated body assembly lines, from the RFQ stage through to the start of series production.
Sector Aeronautical
This project represents an outstanding example of our experience in the execution of integral projects in the aeronautics sector.
It comprises the creation of a complete assembly line at the Airbus factory in Nantes, dedicated to the A320 neo air intake. In a first area, it has an automated linear air transport where we assemble the leading edge through 10 stations at ground level, also integrating automatic drilling on robots.
Subsequently, in the second area is located the general assembly circuit where we join the leading edge and the acoustic panel through 12 stations and complete the remaining work. This area has an automated ground transport system, with the leading edge entering and the complete product leaving by means of an overhead crane.
The final automatic station consists of an automatic robotic measuring station for quality control. The production line also has a recovery area.
All stations are developed as a production flow line, carefully designed to optimise efficiency, and improve operator accessibility and ergonomics at all stages of assembly and assembly.
Challenge to be solved
In this project, our main challenge is to overcome the limitations of previous production lines, which lack the best ergonomics and efficiency in operation.
The fundamental objective is to create a production flow line that provides the maximum possible comfort for the operators, allowing an open, diaphanous, and accessible working space at ground level.
Proposed solution
We approached this challenge by carefully assessing the geometric and ergonomic needs of the operators.
The proposed solution is based on the following key principles:
Open and ergonomic space:
The production line is designed as an open space in which the lifting elements are specifically designed for the tools, not for the operators. This allows operators to always work at floor level and it is the product that changes position, ensuring an optimal ergonomic position at every stage of the process.
Integrated lifting devices:
The lifting devices are integrated into the floor, maximising the space available to operators. This arrangement ensures that the operation runs smoothly, without obstructions, and that the product is the focal point of attention on the production line.
Minimal interference:
Both the overhead and ground conveyor systems are designed with as little interference to the operation as possible. The elimination of man lifts contributes to the creation of a completely open production line, where the product and the operator take centre stage. This results in a highly efficient production line for A320 neo air intakes.
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