Concurrent machining kick- starts motorcycle production

摘要

Harley-Davidson is known for quality, performance, and style among motorcycle aficionados. But building these legendary machines relies less on reputation than on innovative manufacturing techniques and highly automated production. A case in point is the company's recently installed 12-axis automated system at its York, Pa., plant. It cuts machining time for motorcycle frames by more than 70%. Traditionally, frames for FLT Touring Bikes, including Road Kings and Electra Glides, are processed on a single-spindle machine tool in four sequential operations.