Assembling Ford's Aluminum Body F-150
Originally posted on Automotive Fleet
The Dearborn body assembly plant was part of $329 million retooling so the aluminum F-150 could be produced.
An F-150 starts its journey down the line.
As part of the retooling, 500 all-new robots were installed.
A technician lowers a body into position.
A completely finished aluminum F-150 queues up for its final inspection and test drive.
One of the advantages of aluminum is that if it is exposed to the elements it won't rust.
A finished aluminum body is on display at the plant.
While most of the production process is automated, skilled technicians inspect each body to make sure it has no defects. The body plant employs 600.
A body is lifted into position for its final inspection.
