Volvo XC40 HOP Line
The HOP line was a part of a bigger scope in the Volvo Cars factory in Ghent, Belgium. This HOP line is an automated robotic line that puts all Hang on parts on the door with robots. Hang on parts are Doors, Hood, Tailgate etc. Also, some ARC welds are done by robots before the hang on parts are mounted. The HOP line is considered the last step in the Body shop.
Project summary
Year: 2016-2017
Project type: Brownfield
Scope: 4M euros
Organization: Project management, process and mechanical design performed by LKN
Location: Gent, Belgium
Hardware
- 35 Robots, ABB IRB6700/IRB6400
- 12 Fronius ARC Weld Guns
- 5 PERCEPTRON vision systems
- 10 Robot Desoutter screw systems
- 14 springer grippers
Resources
- Project Management
- Process engineering
- Mechanical design
- Controls design
- Power design
- Manufacturing
- Controls and power
- Site management
- Measuring
- Robot Programming
- Mechanics
Technologies
- ARC Welding
- Screwing
- Handling