Reduced fork lift traffic flow by 60%
14 different cart part designs combined
INDUSTRY
Automotive
THE “ASK”
Martinrea International Inc. wanted a mother-daughter cart combination, where the mother cart transported a variety of daughter work in process carts.
HOW IT’S USED
The dollies transported multiple sub-assembly components to the line-side.
UNIQUE ABOUT THE SPECS
Mother steel cart, using four-wheel steering with mechanical latch for daughter carts. After pulling daughter carts to line, a quick unlatch was done to roll fully loaded daughter cart in line and retrieve empty cart for re-loading.
HOW WE HELPED THE CUSTOMER
During the prototype stages, we were able to help to fine tune the concept and design through a test and learn process. We tested fit and function with customer provided assemblies. We ended up with 14 different cart designs combined, all made to carry automotive body components.
CAPABILITES
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- Prototype
- Short-Run
STEPS
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- Confirm Scope
- “Go & See” Daily Application
- 3D Model
- Confirm Design
- Manufacture Prints
- Saw Cut
- Notch
- Machine
- Plasma Burn
- Weld
- Assemble
- Prototype
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“It is a pleasure to work with [Valence]. Their solutions are attentive to detail and their finished products are outstanding.” Eric R, Manufacturing Engineer Martinrea Heavy Stamping
