Achieving World Class Vehicles

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Achieving World Class Vehicles with Agile
Fabrication Systems for

• Achieving World Class Vehicles
• Table Top Hemmer

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August 22, 2001
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GSEG Supplies Engineering Components with
Proprietary Technology
Proprietary Technology Suppliers
Process Engineering / Design
Long Term Service Support

• We integrate our proprietary technology and
  independent resources through our Company to
  deliver world class products for our customers

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GSEG
Our Mission
GSEG is committed to eliminating waste, costly
duplication of efforts and production start-up
problems for our customers. We accomplish this by
providing proprietary technologies and the
simultaneous development and delivery of world
class equipment from a single source through
integrated subcontracts.
The Company

• Global in Our Outlook
• Providing Best Practices in
• Lean Processing
• Virtual Factory design
• Low Cost Sourcing
• Functional Build

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Hemmer Design

• Originally Designed for Cologne Tool Die
  Operations
• Over 50 installations in Ford of Europe
• GSEG has exclusive world wide rights to sell the
  this hemmer design and technology (except to Ford)

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Table Top Hemmer

• Combination Electrical / Pneumatic Drive
• Multiple Die Sets
• Capable of 2 to 4 Models
• Auto Die Change
• 30 Second Model Change
• Aluminium Laser Welded Blank Capable

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Specifications

• Features
• Hemmer Fixture Operation Pneumatic / Pneumatic
• Size (l/w/h) 2600x2500x1630 mm
• Cycle Time (hem only) 14 sec.
• Cycle Time (w/part transfer) 24 sec.
• Quick Change Capable Yes
• Cycle Time (w/tool transfer) 30 sec.
• Cycle Time (w/part tool transfer) 50 sec.
• Part Loading / Transfer Method Robot or Shuttle
• Full Periphery Hem Capable Yes 2 Strokes/1
  Station
• Full Periphery w/Beltline Capable Yes
• Full Periphery w/I/S Window Capable Yes
• Full Periphery w/beltline and I/S Window
  Capable Yes
• Optimum Open Flange Angle 90º
• Max. Flange Angle Allowed 113º
• Accessibility for Maintenance Yes
• Hem Force (kg/mm) 10kg 20kg/mm
• Delivery
• From P.O. to complete 24 Weeks

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The History of Clinching / Hemming

• Starts with High Speed Lines using Hydraulic
  Clinch Presses with Tool Change
• Disadvantages
• Requires Batch Build
• Moves to Captive Lines with Table Top Hemmers
  (Electric or Hydraulic Drive)
• Disadvantages
• Model Specific
• High Investment for Multiple Models

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Manufacturings Requirements

• Model Flexibility
• Reusability
• Model Changeover with Zero Production Loss
• Maintainability
• Accessibility of Clinch Steel
• No Use of Hydraulics
• Global Solution

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New System Design Goals

• Hemmer Family to suit the whole Range of Models
• Model Related Clinch Dies and Reusable Facility
• Quick Die Change
• Use of Production Die for Prototypes
• Modular Design / Construction
• Easy Access for Maintenance
• Simplify Drive System

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Modular Design

• Pneumatic / Pneumatic Drive

Die Set
Frame
Air Drive
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Station
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Die Set
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Table Top Hemmer

• Load Condition
• Lifter Down
• Hem Steels Out
• Operations Sequence
• Load Part
• Hem Steels In
• Electric Lifter Up to 45º Hem Steel (within 10mm
  of Steel)
• 45º Hem (Force by Air Cushion Lift Table)
• Electric Lifter Down
• Hem Steels Out
• Electric Lifter Up to 90º Hem Steel (within 10mm
  of Steel)
• Hem Steels In
• 90º Hem (Force by Air Cushion Lift Table)
• Hem Steels Out
• Unload

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Table Top Hemmer

• Load Condition
• Lifter Down
• Hem Steels Out
• Operations Sequence
• Load Part
• Hem Steels In
• Electric Lifter Up to 45º Hem Steel (within 10mm
  of Steel)
• 45º Hem (Force by Air Cushion Lift Table)
• Electric Lifter Down
• Hem Steels Out
• Electric Lifter Up to 90º Hem Steel (within 10mm
  of Steel)
• Hem Steels In
• 90º Hem (Force by Air Cushion Lift Table)
• Hem Steels Out
• Unload

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Table Top Hemmer

• Load Condition
• Lifter Down
• Hem Steels Out
• Operations Sequence
• Load Part
• Hem Steels In
• Electric Lifter Up to 45º Hem Steel (within 10mm
  of Steel)
• 45º Hem (Force by Air Cushion Lift Table)
• Electric Lifter Down
• Hem Steels Out
• Electric Lifter Up to 90º Hem Steel (within 10mm
  of Steel)
• Hem Steels In
• 90º Hem (Force by Air Cushion Lift Table)
• Hem Steels Out
• Unload

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Table Top Hemmer

• Load Condition
• Lifter Down
• Hem Steels Out
• Operations Sequence
• Load Part
• Hem Steels In
• Electric Lifter Up to 45º Hem Steel (within 10mm
  of Steel)
• 45º Hem (Force by Air Cushion Lift Table)
• Electric Lifter Down
• Hem Steels Out
• Electric Lifter Up to 90º Hem Steel (within 10mm
  of Steel)
• Hem Steels In
• 90º Hem (Force by Air Cushion Lift Table)
• Hem Steels Out
• Unload

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Table Top Hemmer

• Load Condition
• Lifter Down
• Hem Steels Out
• Operations Sequence
• Load Part
• Hem Steels In
• Electric Lifter Up to 45º Hem Steel (within 10mm
  of Steel)
• 45º Hem (Force by Air Cushion Lift Table)
• Electric Lifter Down
• Hem Steels Out
• Electric Lifter Up to 90º Hem Steel (within 10mm
  of Steel)
• Hem Steels In
• 90º Hem (Force by Air Cushion Lift Table)
• Hem Steels Out
• Unload

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Table Top Hemmer

• Load Condition
• Lifter Down
• Hem Steels Out
• Operations Sequence
• Load Part
• Hem Steels In
• Electric Lifter Up to 45º Hem Steel (within 10mm
  of Steel)
• 45º Hem (Force by Air Cushion Lift Table)
• Electric Lifter Down
• Hem Steels Out
• Electric Lifter Up to 90º Hem Steel (within 10mm
  of Steel)
• Hem Steels In
• 90º Hem (Force by Air Cushion Lift Table)
• Hem Steels Out
• Unload

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Table Top Hemmer

• Load Condition
• Lifter Down
• Hem Steels Out
• Operations Sequence
• Load Part
• Hem Steels In
• Electric Lifter Up to 45º Hem Steel (within 10mm
  of Steel)
• 45º Hem (Force by Air Cushion Lift Table)
• Electric Lifter Down
• Hem Steels Out
• Electric Lifter Up to 90º Hem Steel (within 10mm
  of Steel)
• Hem Steels In
• 90º Hem (Force by Air Cushion Lift Table)
• Hem Steels Out
• Unload

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Table Top Hemmer

• Load Condition
• Lifter Down
• Hem Steels Out
• Operations Sequence
• Load Part
• Hem Steels In
• Electric Lifter Up to 45º Hem Steel (within 10mm
  of Steel)
• 45º Hem (Force by Air Cushion Lift Table)
• Hem Steels Out
• Electric Lifter Up to 90º Hem Steel (within 10mm
  of Steel)
• Hem Steels In
• 90º Hem (Force by Air Cushion Lift Table)
• Hem Steels Out
• Unload

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Die Exchange

• Electric Lifter Up
• Open Die Position Clamps
• Clamp Die Bed
• Electric Lifter Down
• Engage Tool Change Drive
• Transfer Model A Out
• Transfer Model B In
• Close Die Position Clamps / Electric Lifter Up
• Un-Clamp Die Bed from Die Set
• Clamp Die Bed to Electric Lifter

Sequence of Events
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Die Exchange

• Electric Lifter Up
• Open Die Position Clamps
• Clamp Die Bed
• Electric Lifter Down
• Engage Tool Change Drive
• Transfer Model A Out
• Transfer Model B In
• Close Die Position Clamps / Electric Lifter Up
• Un-Clamp Die Bed from Die Set
• Clamp Die Bed to Electric Lifter

Die Unclamped
Lifter Down
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Die Exchange

• Electric Lifter Up
• Open Die Position Clamps
• Clamp Die Bed
• Electric Lifter Down
• Engage Tool Change Drive
• Transfer Model A Out
• Transfer Model B In
• Close Die Position Clamps / Electric Lifter Up
• Un-Clamp Die Bed from Die Set
• Clamp Die Bed to Electric Lifter

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Die Exchange

• Electric Lifter Up
• Open Die Position Clamps
• Clamp Die Bed
• Electric Lifter Down
• Engage Tool Change Drive
• Transfer Model A Out
• Transfer Model B In
• Close Die Position Clamps / Electric Lifter Up
• Un-Clamp Die Bed from Die Set
• Clamp Die Bed to Electric Lifter

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Die Exchange

• Electric Lifter Up
• Open Die Position Clamps
• Clamp Die Bed
• Electric Lifter Down
• Engage Tool Change Drive
• Transfer Model A Out
• Transfer Model B In
• Close Die Position Clamps / Electric Lifter Up
• Un-Clamp Die Bed from Die Set
• Clamp Die Bed to Electric Lifter

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Maintenance
Lifter Down
Unclamp Die
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