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Automotive Application Description A fleet of seventeen (17) SGVs transport racks of machined parts between machining centers, storage, and assembly. Each SGV trailer carries racks filled with door, hood or bodyside parts to an unload staging area. Conveyor (long) SGV delivering parts to storage Features Number of Vehicles: Application Description: Industry Description: Guidance Method: Load Description: SGV Host Controls: Pick/Drop Type: 17 Transport Full and Empty Racks of WIP Automotive Laser 5,000 lb MS Server 2003 Racks transferred to conveyors and stands No plant interruptions during installation Flexible solution for plant’s changing production demands Controlled transportation of parts to ensure a safe plant environment Gentle handling to eliminate damage to parts On delivery optimizing operating efficiency Once the full racks have been delivered, empty racks are typically loaded onto the SGV and taken back to the machining center for reloading with parts. The loading/unloading cycle repeats. SGV Manager software supports the entire system, managing SGV movement, tracking rack locations in the facility, and creating SGV orders. This multi-phase project dramatically increased savings for this major automotive supplier. Short Conveyor Deck SGVs deliver cast parts to machinin

Lift Deck SGVs interface with stands at the pickup and drop-off points. Self-Guided Vehicles support automotive transmission manufacturing by providing automated material transport between machining centers, storage and assembly. Material movement orders are created when racks index to the pickup position on the conveyor or when racks are placed in the stand. Load detection sensors “see” the loads in the pickup position and automatically create an order to move the load to the proper destination. John Bean Technologies Corp. 400 Highpoint Drive Chalfont, PA 18914 USA Phone:...