Ergonomic embedded in designing welding assembly tool for automotive manufacturing process

Ergonomics focuses on understanding how workers interact with their work environment, tools, and equipment. The proper ergonomics consideration in tool design will impact worker safety and productivity. Ergonomics-embedded knowledge is critical in designing welding assembly tools for automotive manu...

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Main Authors: M. F., Hamizatun, S. A, Haikal, Nik Mohd Zuki, Nik Mohamed
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Language:English
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Online Access:http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/40448/
http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/40448/1/Ergonomic%20Embedded%20in%20Designing%20Welding%20Assembly%20Tool%20for%20Automotive.pdf
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description Ergonomics focuses on understanding how workers interact with their work environment, tools, and equipment. The proper ergonomics consideration in tool design will impact worker safety and productivity. Ergonomics-embedded knowledge is critical in designing welding assembly tools for automotive manufacturing. The study aims to improve the ergonomic issues faced by the automotive assembly welders. The methodology involves studying the existing welding assembly process in automotive manufacturing regarding RULA scores and simulating the postures using CATIA analysis. Based on the simulation, critical ergonomics issues should be identified and analyzed. Finally, the welding process is improved by designing the hand support for the workers to assemble parts. The results revealed that the RULA scores have improved from 7 (high risk at the existing condition) to 3 (medium risk) for both worker's hands after the support of the assembly tool. In conclusion, ergonomic embedding in welding assembly tool design has improved the automotive assembly worker's well-being. The findings of this study contribute to the growing body of knowledge on integrating ergonomics into automotive manufacturing processes, providing valuable insights for industry practitioners and researchers alike.
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spelling ump-404482024-02-20T04:35:17Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/40448/ Ergonomic embedded in designing welding assembly tool for automotive manufacturing process M. F., Hamizatun S. A, Haikal Nik Mohd Zuki, Nik Mohamed TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery TS Manufactures Ergonomics focuses on understanding how workers interact with their work environment, tools, and equipment. The proper ergonomics consideration in tool design will impact worker safety and productivity. Ergonomics-embedded knowledge is critical in designing welding assembly tools for automotive manufacturing. The study aims to improve the ergonomic issues faced by the automotive assembly welders. The methodology involves studying the existing welding assembly process in automotive manufacturing regarding RULA scores and simulating the postures using CATIA analysis. Based on the simulation, critical ergonomics issues should be identified and analyzed. Finally, the welding process is improved by designing the hand support for the workers to assemble parts. The results revealed that the RULA scores have improved from 7 (high risk at the existing condition) to 3 (medium risk) for both worker's hands after the support of the assembly tool. In conclusion, ergonomic embedding in welding assembly tool design has improved the automotive assembly worker's well-being. The findings of this study contribute to the growing body of knowledge on integrating ergonomics into automotive manufacturing processes, providing valuable insights for industry practitioners and researchers alike. Penerbit UMP 2023-11 Article PeerReviewed pdf en cc_by_nc_4 http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/40448/1/Ergonomic%20Embedded%20in%20Designing%20Welding%20Assembly%20Tool%20for%20Automotive.pdf M. F., Hamizatun and S. A, Haikal and Nik Mohd Zuki, Nik Mohamed (2023) Ergonomic embedded in designing welding assembly tool for automotive manufacturing process. Journal of Modern Manufacturing Systems and Technology (JMMST), 7 (2). pp. 23-30. ISSN 2636-9575. (Published) https://doi.org/10.15282/jmmst.v7i2.9923 https://doi.org/10.15282/jmmst.v7i2.9923
spellingShingle TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
TS Manufactures
M. F., Hamizatun
S. A, Haikal
Nik Mohd Zuki, Nik Mohamed
Ergonomic embedded in designing welding assembly tool for automotive manufacturing process
title Ergonomic embedded in designing welding assembly tool for automotive manufacturing process
title_full Ergonomic embedded in designing welding assembly tool for automotive manufacturing process
title_fullStr Ergonomic embedded in designing welding assembly tool for automotive manufacturing process
title_full_unstemmed Ergonomic embedded in designing welding assembly tool for automotive manufacturing process
title_short Ergonomic embedded in designing welding assembly tool for automotive manufacturing process
title_sort ergonomic embedded in designing welding assembly tool for automotive manufacturing process
topic TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
TS Manufactures
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http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/40448/
http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/40448/1/Ergonomic%20Embedded%20in%20Designing%20Welding%20Assembly%20Tool%20for%20Automotive.pdf