Front Matter -- Introduction -- Stamping and Metal Forming Processes -- Automotive Joining -- Automotive Painting -- Final Assembly -- Ecology of Automotive Manufacturing -- Static Aspects of the Automotive Manufacturing Processes -- Operational Aspects of the Automotive Manufacturing Processes -- References -- Index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: Preface. -- Foreword. -- Acknowledgments. -- List of abbreviations. -- 1 Introduction. -- 1.1 Anatomy of a Vehicle, Vehicle Functionality and Components. -- 1.2 Vehicle Manufacturing: An Overview. -- 1.3 Conclusion. -- Exercises. -- 2 Stamping and Metal Forming Processes. -- 2.1 Formability Science of Automotive Sheet Panels: An Overview. -- 2.2 Automotive Materials. -- 2.3 Automotive Stamping Presses and Dies. -- 2.4 Tailor Welded Blanks and their Stamping. -- 2.5 Advances in Metal Forming. -- 2.6 Stampings Dimensional Approval Process. -- 2.7 Stamping Process Costing. -- Exercises. -- 3 Automotive Joining. -- 3.1 Introduction. -- 3.2 Fusion Welding Operations. -- 3.3 Robotic Fusion-Welding Operations. -- 3.4 Adhesive Bonding. -- 3.5 Welding and Dimensional Conformance. -- 3.6 Advances in Automotive Welding. -- 3.7 The Automotive Joining Costing. -- Exercises. -- 4 Automotive Painting. -- 4.1 Immersion Coating Processes. -- 4.3 Paint Curing Processes, and Balancing. -- 4.4 Under-Body Sealant, PVC and Wax Applications. -- 4.5 Painting Spray Booths Operations. -- 4.6 Material Handling Systems Inside the Painting Area. -- 4.7 Painting Robotics. -- 4.8 Paint Quality Measurements. -- Exercises. -- 5 Final Assembly. -- 5.1 Basics of Final Assembly Operations. -- 5.2 Ergonomics of the Final Assembly Area. -- 5.3 Mechanical Fastening and Bolting. -- Exercises. -- 6 Ecology of Automotive Manufacturing. -- 6.1 Introduction of Automotive Manufacturing Ecology. -- 6.2 Energy Consumption and Accounting. -- 6.3 The Automotive Materials' Ecological Impact. -- 6.4 The Painting Process Ecology. -- 6.5 Ecology of the Automobile. -- 7 Static Aspects of the Automotive Manufacturing Processes. -- 7.1 Introduction. -- 7.2 Layout Strategies. -- 7.3 Process-Oriented Layout. -- 7.4 Cell-Based Layout Design. -- 7.5 Product-Based Layout. -- 7.6 Lean Manufacturing Tools for Layout Design and Optimization. -- 7.7 Locational Strategies. -- Exercises. -- 8 Operational Aspects of the Automotive Manufacturing Processes. -- 8.1 Introduction. -- 8.2 Aggregate Production Planning. -- 8.3 Master Production Scheduling (MPS). -- 8.4 Material Requirement Planning (MRP). -- 8.5 Production Line Control and Management Style. -- 8.6 Selection and Management of Suppliers. -- 8.7 An Overview of the Automotive Quality Tools. -- Exercises. -- References. -- Index.

"A comprehensive and dedicated guide to automotive production lines, The Automotive Body Manufacturing Systems and Processes addresses automotive body processes from the stamping operations through the final assembly activities. To begin, it discusses current metal forming practices, including stamping engineering, die development, and dimensional validation, and new innovations in metal forming, such as folding based forming, super-plastic, and hydro forming technologies. The first section also explains details of automotive spot welding (welding lobes), arc welding, and adhesive bonding, in addition to flexible fixturing systems and welding robotic cells. Guiding readers through each stage in the process of automotive painting, including the calculations needed to compute the number of applicators and paint consumption based on vehicle dimensions and demand, along with the final assembly and automotive mechanical fastening strategies, the book's systematic coverage is unique. The second module of the book focuses on the layout strategies of the automotive production line. A discussion of automotive aggregate planning and master production scheduling ensures that the reader is familiar with operational aspects. The book also reviews the energy emissions and expenditures of automotive production processes and proposes new technical solutions to reduce environmental impact. Provides extensive technical coverage of automotive production processes, discussing flexible stamping, welding and painting lines. Gives complete information on automotive production costing as well as the supplier selection process. Covers systems from the operational perspective, describing the aggregate and master production planning. Details technical aspects of flexible automotive manufacturing lines. Methodically discusses the layout and location strategies of automotive manufacturing systems to encompass the structural elements. Features topic-related questions with answers on a companion website."-- Provided by publisher.

"The Automotive Body Manufacturing Systems and Processes covers the automotive manufacturing processes and systems with focus on assembly production plants"-- Provided by publisher.

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