5/3/2012

MANUFACTURING PROCESS

TOYOTA PREIMO

Assignment no.2 | Abdullah Ahmed -100663-BEME-IV (B)

Manufacturers:
The Toyota Premio is a compact sedan sold in Japan by Toyota company as designated by Japanese regulations concerning exterior dimensions and engine displacement.

The Premio is an upscale and more luxurious sedan in comparison to the Toyota Allion sedan, which has a more youthful, and sporting nature. Both vehicles were introduced at the same time. Wood trim and silver accents gives the Premio an elegant look and it is considered to be a family or executive type car. Appearance modification options made for the Allion are not made or marketed for the Premio.

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In terms of class, the Premio is designed to fill the gap between the front wheel drive sedans Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla and the Toyota Camry.

1st Generation (2001-2006)

The Premio is the successor of the Toyota Corona and the Corona Premio. The first generation Premio was launched in December 2001. It was offered in three engine sizes; 1.5L, 1.8L and the 2.0L. In 2005, the Premio saw a minor refresh which is most evident in the updated brake lights.

2nd Generation (2007-Present)

The 2nd generation Premio went on sale in 2007. It still continues to fill the gap between the Corolla and Camry, and has a more expensive look with changes made to the front bumper, grille and headlamp cluster. The most significant change was the inclusion of a LED in the rear lamp cluster.

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Sepacifications:
Predecessor : Toyota Corona Premio

Class: Body style: Layout:

compact 4-door sedan FF layout F4 layout (optional 2007-present)

Engine first generation engines: 1NZ-FE 1.5 L I-4 DOHC 1ZZ-FE 1.8 L I-4 DOHC (2WD/4WD) 1AZ-FSE 2.0 L direct I-4 DOHC second generation engines: 1NZ-FE 1.5 L I-4 DOHC 2ZR-FE 1.8 L I-4 DOHC (2WD/4WD) 3ZR-FAE 2.0 L Valvematic I-4 DOHC

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Transmission: CVT Automatic (2nd generation and 2.0L 1st generation) 4-speed Super ECT automatic (1st generation 1.5/1.8L)

Wheelbase:

2,700 mm (106.3 in)

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Length: 4,600 mm (181.1 in) Width: 1,695 mm (66.7 in) Height: 1,470 mm (57.9 in) Curb weight: 1,140 kg (2,500 lb)

Manufacturing process:
Casting : is a manufacturing process by which a liquid material is usually poured into a mold, which contains a hollow cavity of the desired shape, and then allowed to solidify. The solidified part is also known as a casting, which is ejected or broken out of the mold to complete the process. Casting materials are usually metals or various cold setting materials that cure after mixing two or more components together; examples are epoxy, concrete, plaster and clay. Casting is most often used for making complex shapes that would be otherwise difficult or uneconomical to make by other methods.

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Casting Car Steering Wheel

1. You are now ready to begin pouring. Mix equal amounts of Alumilite White A side and B side in a bucket. 2. Mix the material thoroughly until absolutely no swirls or streaks are seen. 3. Tilt the mold to allow the resin to flow down the side of the mold to decrease the chance of creating air bubbles when pouring. Pour slowly to allow the resin to flow naturally into the mold. 4. While pouring, tilt the mold to help the resin flow into the different areas in the mold and to eliminate undercut areas which will allow any air bubbles to flow back up to the pour hole and escape. 5. An extra set of hands may be necessary depending on the size of the mold. Continue to rotate the mold back and forth until the mold is full of resin. 6. Once the mold is full, place the pour hole cut out back into its position which will squish out the excess resin and fill the detail back into that section of the steering wheel. Once the resin has cured, remove the bolts and boards supporting the mold and begin to separate the two halves. 7. Continue to work around the outside edge to separate the two halves. 8. The mold will separate and you will find your cast steering wheel with minimal flash and a small seam line around the pour hole section on the back of the part that can easily be cleaned up. 9. Remove the steering wheel from the mold and with your fingers or a dull knife remove any excess flash. 10. You now have an exact replacement for your antique car steering wheel. The mold is ready to be put back together and poured again.

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