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Vertical Press for Automotive Light-Guide Component Clipping

Machine Design Modular Tooling Valeo · Stellantis Jeep 2023–2024

Led the Exxerpro team that designed, built and programmed a vertical press with modular, interchangeable tooling to clip PCB/Carrier/Light-Guide components for Valeo Special Products' Stellantis Jeep production line — cutting cycle time and defects versus the prior process.

Scope of Work

  • PTR structural frame with a vertical press mechanism.
  • Modular upper/lower tooling supporting multiple part variants.
  • Acrylic guarding and pneumatic actuation.
  • PLC/HMI programming for manual/automatic sequencing.
  • Safety light curtains and e-stops.

Architecture

The press indexes interchangeable upper/lower tool sets to clip different part variants; the PLC monitors clip distance and pneumatic pressure every cycle and verifies OK/NOK before releasing the part.

Technology

  • Siemens S7-1200
  • Safety light curtains, pneumatic press actuators
  • Modular, quick-change tooling