＜FA System Case Examples＞
Case Example 1. Country: Japan
Fully automated processing line for producing turbo parts for automobiles. Tomita
proposed a production line configuration calculated from the monthly production andoperating hours.
Tomita delivered an automated line made up of a materials stocker, three 5-axis NC
lathes, cleaning units, instruments, four horizontal machining centers, and a dedicateddiagonal-hole drilling machine.

The entire line was connected with loaders andsuspended multiple-joint robots.
The lathes were distributed among different processes, and the machining centers used
special jigs that allowed them to execute all machining with a single chuck.
Case Example 2. Country: Japan
Tomita proposed an automated assembly line for panels (8x2.5 meters) that had beenmostly assembled by hand. The total length of the line was 51 meters. Holes wereautomatically drilled, the panels were automatically riveted together and work pieces
were transported to the next process on a conveyor belt. The final product wasassembled into a box-like shape.
Case Example 3. Country: U.S.A.
Based on work piece diagrams provided by the customer, Tomita proposed a fully
automated processing line that combined lathes and specialized machines.
Tomita was responsible for the entire process from selection of a manufacturer, deciding
specifications, making payments, handling export procedures, and to receipt andinspection.
Case Example 4. Country: U.S.A.
Based on work piece diagrams, Tomita delivered three production lines doing
everything from selection of the manufacturers to full turnkey delivery. The three lines
were for the machining of rocker shaft holders, cam shaft holders and fuel pump casesthat would be built into cylinder heads in an automobile engine parts factory. The lines
were fully automated machining lines that incorporated input of materials, machining
processes (using 15 general-purpose machining centers), cleaning units and unloading
units, all of which were connected by robots.

Case Example 5. Country: U.S.A.
The automatic transmission for a new automobile model required modifications ofexisting machinery to make the new transmission. Tomita provided full support fromshipment of parts to assigning a supervisor, local construction and process control.
Case Example 6. Country: Canada
In a joint venture with a local manufacturer and engineering company, Tomita installeda work piece conveyor line.
Tomita was involved in modifying the welding line for a model change, and the sales,witnessing and receipt and inspection of a laser welding machine for tailored blanks.
Case Example 7. Countries: China, Mexico
Tomita delivered dedicated automobile engine part lines to China and Mexico that
included combinations of assembly, stamping, cleaning and measuring. Tomita provided
full support until receipt and inspection of the lines.
Case Example 8. Country: Thailand
In Thailand, Tomita delivered a case manufacturing line and an assembly line forcompressors to be used for home and business-use air conditioners. The total length ofeach line was about 50 meters. Tomita organized the products from several
manufacturers and completed setting up the lines locally.