New Cayenne production process (1)

The factory process isPress lines, body production lines, painting lines, assembly lines.The four categories are as follows.

First, at the press line.750 robots make 400 bodyshells a day.Almost all of this process is done by robots, and it takes about 11 hours to make one bodyshell.

Next, we move on to the car body production line. The work is passed from robots to human hands.Produced under strict standards, from the gaps in the panels to the tightness of the bottlesThe following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

Here, it's all done by hand, by people.In order to maintain high quality, the assembly is basically completed by hand, with the help of machines for heavy parts.The painting process is completed and the product is handed over to the painting line. After all the processes are completed, the next step is to hand over to the painting line.

On the paint line, 88 robots paint one Cayenne in 18 hours.Do.

...and it takes 18 hours! (P.P.)

First, a base coat as thin as a human hair is applied, followed by a clear coat. After a careful and time-consuming primer coat, the color is applied by a refining and painting robot.

The head of this robot rotates at about 50,000 revolutions per minute.

I don't know what it is, but 50,000 revolutions per minute sounds amazing (explosion).

New Cayenne production process (2)

After painting is finished, the next step is the assembly line. On the assembly line, theEngine, seats, bumpers, interiorThe company is also working to improve the working environment for its employees, which is said to be one of the best in the industry. Porsche pays great attention to the working environment of its employees and is constantly making improvements to make it one of the best in the industry.

Here, theEmployees work standing on planks for ergonomics and ease of use.The company is supposed to be

It is also fully equipped to move the body of the vehicle by suspending it at its own height and to work inside the vehicle in a comfortable sitting position.

The heavy panoramic roof and seats weighing more than 30 kilograms are basically carried by the equipment, and the human operators only need to guide them into the car by hand.

Also, Porsche has a wide variety of options, and every possible combination is possible, but on this assembly line, a complete set of parts is prepared according to the customer's order, and these parts are installed by a person.

The number of parts is huge, about 5,000 in all, so inventory management is very difficult.It is said that.

After that, the front and rear bumpers, front and rear wheels are installed, and after the hood is installed, the emblems are finally attached.

If I could work in this factory, I would like to be in charge of this emblem installation part.(The last good part of the story.)The emblem installer isI am very proud to be in charge of this charge."He told us that he was I envy you.

New Cayenne production process (3)

On the other hand, in the subline, the powertrain(A power transmission device, including the engine, clutch, transmission, and propeller shaft, that is responsible for transferring the rotational power produced by the engine to the drive wheels.)The installation of theAs for the heart of the engine, it is handcrafted one by one, not in Bratislava, but at Porsche's headquarters plant in Stuttgart.

In 2015, Porsche invested over 80 million euros to build a new factory.In the early 1950s, the company employed just over 100 people; today, the engine manufacturing division alone has 1,200 employees.It takes about 6 hours to make one unit, and 200 units are manufactured per day.The company is doing so.

The completed engines are transported from Stuttgart to the Bratislava plant 800 km away.

Since different powertrains are available for different grades and engines, we have developed a system that allows us to work more efficiently and without mistakes.The color of the pin is determined by the type of engine.Right. For example, V6FSI is "red", so it is designed to be definitely completed if it is attached to the red part.

New Cayenne production process (4)

The completed power train moves to the next process. There, theMarijuana station where body and powertrain are combinedIt is called the "Mariage Station. Most of the time, there is only one marriage station, but at this factory, the high quality is maintained by passing through six marriage stations, each of which is done with great care.

The cables are attached and the interior is ready to be finished.

After seven and a half hours, the Cayenne is finally ready to drive. The ignition key is turned to start the engine.For the employees, this is the best moment to realize that the hard work they have put in over a long period of time has taken shape.The A sense of accomplishment pervades the factory.

There is one more important process for a finished car. It is theIt's a check by the quality control department.Inspectors check every aspect of the finished car to make sure there are no problems. Only after passing these checks is a Cayenne completed.

It's like, "Jaja, jaja, jaja" (laughs).

Achievements of the new Cayenne

The Cayenne, a four-door, off-road capable sports car. With the introduction of the Cayenne, Porsche's customer base has changed dramatically.It is not a car that only a few wealthy people own, but a car that can be used on a daily basis and has broadened its base as the ultimate sports car in the body of an SUV.

The Cayenne was so popular that it wasDifficult to make bold model changesRight. Considering the possibility of fixed fans and users leaving.The new Cayenne, in its third generation, has also evolved further without changing much in terms of appearance or content.

Porsche's performance today is largely due to the Cayenne. Also following Porsche's lead, theLuxury automakers are developing, producing, and selling SUVs that combine excellent performance with a luxurious feel.The first time I saw a new product, I was surprised at how much I liked it.(Even Ferrari is said to be launching an SUV? (Even that Ferrari is said to be launching an SUV)

The arrival of the Cayenne not only saved Porsche from a tight spot, but also changed the automotive industry itself.

These are the details that were aired in the program.

I see.When I think of all the equipment, processes, and people involved, and that it can be purchased for 10 million yen, I even feel like it's very cheap (-_-).If I were given 10 million yen and told to make a Cayenne, it would be impossible even if it took my whole life.

When I finished writing this article, I thought, "Okay! I finally wrote an article about Cayenne!" I was told by my husbandI don't know if I'd call it a blog post, but it's more like an interview.I was plugged in.

Indeed...someday I'd like to visit a factory for an interview.