Description

With the introduction of the Golf 3 model it was decided to introduce a 100 % waterproofing test for all cars at the end of the assembly line. A specific spraying set-up was implemented in a 36m long spraying tunnel. A specified spraying density per square meter and per minute was to be applied during a period of several minutes.

As the cars were returning from a road test, a washing zone was installed immediately after the spraying zone. As these cars are newly painted, special attention was paid to the brushes.

A drying zone allowed the cars to be dried externally before entering into the testing zone.

The presence of humidity at critical places within the car was then measured by means of conductivity measurements.

The waterproofing test was integrated into the existing assembly line allowing undisturbed circulation of cars coming from the engine test. Several layouts were set up based upon dimensions of the different equipments to be included into the waterproofing test.

The project was realised under normal production circumstances.

Product description:

The VW Golf model is one of the leading car designs within its market segment. As water leakages are very difficult to discover at dealer level, it was necessary to test the cars before leaving the assembly plant. By doing so, VW succeeded in maintaining its high quality standards.