Title: Development of automatic application of adhesive sealers to metals

Authors: H. Nakamura

Addresses: Assistant Manager, Body Production Engineering Dept., Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota-shi, Japan

Abstract: The purpose of the development of automatic application of adhesive sealers to metals is for the improvement of rustproofing for the outside body members of motor cars. This paper looks into the requirements of the application process for improved rust-proofing, and the problems that are encountered with the conventional processes. A new automatic sealer application system has been developed using high-speed robots.

Keywords: adhesive sealers; metals; rust prevention; rustproofing; sealer application; robot sealing; vehicle design; corrosion resistance; high-speed robots.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.1987.061353

International Journal of Vehicle Design, 1987 Vol.8 No.2, pp.230 - 243

Published online: 25 May 2014 *

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