Project Overview

The Abstract

In response to the need for a cooling process for shaft bearing assemblies post-honing, this project aims to develop a solution that meets Takt time and supports customer demand. The primary objective is to identify and develop a creative cooling process for shaft bearings during the assembly phase. It is our duty to develop useful solutions, leading to the creation of mechanical designs and a refined control plan. These efforts concluded in the Conveyor Belt concept, a key step forward in the study of cooling processes for the production of bearings. Shaft bearings are placed on the conveyor belt in a staging area, after being honed and heated up to three hundred degrees Celsius. This is the first step in the conveyor belt system. There are a total of three conveyor belts that are in the shape of a square. A bumper will help guide the bearings as they transfer onto each belt. Over top each conveyor belt will be motor-driven fans. This method ensures that the bearings are being cooled as they move onto each belt. This consistent cooling is crucial for preserving the bearings' reliability and functionality for assembly. The belts will run at a specific speed to give the bearings enough time to cool to a specified temperature. Once the bearings reach the desired temperature. They are gently offloaded from the conveyor belt onto a ball bearing transfer table. This table organizes the bearings based on their completion order. This automated method improves efficiency and reduces the risk of human error. This process will improve the cooling's overall reliability. The workflow is simplified by this method of organization, making it easier to retrieve and process the bearings further. It is essential that decision-makers properly incorporate this system because it ensures a highly productive, organized, and streamlined cooling process for shaft bearings.