How RFID can help achieve vehicle tracking in mixed-model production in the automotive industry

In mixed-model production in the automotive industry, RFID technology can uniquely identify each vehicle, enabling complete tracking of the production process. By determining the location, status, and production process of each vehicle in real-time, the production management system can monitor and manage the production process in real-time, promptly identify and resolve issues, and improve production efficiency and quality.
 

Tracking in Welding and Assembly Workshop: Install RFID card readers at welding workstations to track the location and status of each vehicle component and vehicle. By reading the information on the tags of the vehicle components or vehicles, and associating them with the workstation and the welding process, the production management system can record the welding process of each component and vehicle, as well as the related parameters and results. In addition, it can also be used to track quality control and inspection processes during the welding process to ensure that the welding quality meets the requirements.

Tracking in Painting Workshop: In the painting workshop, vehicles first need to undergo pre-treatment, including spraying primer, sanding, cleaning, and other operations. At this stage, RFID technology can help the production management system monitor and manage the vehicle processing process to ensure that the processing process meets the requirements. RFID readers can read data such as the amount of paint used, spraying time, and painting quality during the painting process. After painting, the vehicle needs to be dried. RFID technology can track and manage the drying process by reading the information on the vehicle tag to ensure that the drying time and temperature meet the requirements, and upload the real-time data to the production management system.

Assembly Stage: In the vehicle assembly stage, each vehicle usually has an RFID tag that contains the vehicle's unique identification code and other information. At each assembly workstation, RFID card readers can read the information on the vehicle tag and associate the vehicle with the current workstation and completed workstations to ensure that each workstation performs the installation operations in the correct order.

Testing and Inspection Stage: In the testing and inspection stage, RFID technology can help track the testing and inspection results of vehicles. For example, by installing RFID card readers on testing equipment, information on the vehicle tag can be read and linked to the testing results. In this way, the production management system can record the testing and inspection results of each vehicle and perform subsequent processing and tracking.

Delivery Stage: In the delivery stage, RFID technology can help track the vehicle's delivery process. For example, by installing RFID card readers at the warehouse gate, information on the vehicle tag can be read and linked to the vehicle's delivery time and destination. In this way, the production management system can track the delivery process, destination, and time of each vehicle.

Overall, RFID technology can help track and manage vehicles in mixed-model production, thereby improving production efficiency and quality. By installing RFID tags and readers in different production stages, comprehensive tracking of vehicles can be achieved, ensuring the correctness and orderliness of the production process.