Rover 75 sets new standards in body-in-white assembly

被引:1
作者
Rooks, B
机构
来源
INDUSTRIAL ROBOT | 1999年 / 26卷 / 05期
关键词
robots; automation; automotive;
D O I
10.1108/01439919910283740
中图分类号
T [工业技术];
学科分类号
08 ;
摘要
Highlights the investment made by Rover for the launch of its new executive car, the Rover 75. Discusses the reasoning behind the building of a completely new factory on the existing Oxford site that has double the output capacity of the one it replaces. it also has a much better quality potential, is very flexible and is designed for minimal environmental impact Particular attention is given in the article to the new body-in-white facility, which sets new standards in robot automation and in the layout These enable the plant to provide high productivity with a high degree of flexibility while meeting world-class expectations equal to those of Rover's owners, BMW.
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页码:342 / 348
页数:7
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