chassis
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The chassis is the fundamental supporting structure of a vehicle, such as an automobile. It serves as the base upon which the main components, including the engine, wheels, axles, and steering mechanism, are mounted.123
Historically, in many passenger cars, a pressed-steel frame acted as the chassis, with the body flexibly bolted onto it. This is known as body-on-frame construction, which is still used for heavy-duty vehicles like trucks.3
Modern passenger cars often
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automotive industryManufacturing processes…main assembly lines, body and chassis. On the first the body panels are welded together, the doors and windows are installed, and the body is painted and trimmed (with upholstery, interior hardware, and wiring). On the second line the frame has the springs, wheels, steering gear, and power train (engine,…
Read More…main assembly lines, body and chassis. On the first the body panels are welded together, the doors and windows are installed, and the body is painted and trimmed (with upholstery, interior hardware, and wiring). On the second line the frame has the springs, wheels, steering gear, and power train (engine,…
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history of the organization of workThe assembly line…next applied the technique to chassis assembly. Under the old system, by which parts were carried to a stationary assembly point, 12 1/2 man-hours were required for each chassis. Using a rope to pull the chassis past stockpiles of components, Ford cut labour time to 6 man-hours. With improvements—a…
Read More…next applied the technique to chassis assembly. Under the old system, by which parts were carried to a stationary assembly point, 12 1/2 man-hours were required for each chassis. Using a rope to pull the chassis past stockpiles of components, Ford cut labour time to 6 man-hours. With improvements—a…
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