Project Description
The J74 VW Transporter Right and Left Side Step Line was delivered as a turnkey
project for Ford Otosan Yeniköy Plant for the automated welding and sealing
of vehicle side step assemblies.
The system is based on Siemens S7-1500 PLC architecture and integrates a total
of 36 KUKA and ABB industrial robots (18 per side) for resistance spot welding
and sealing applications. The line operates at a 115-second cycle time and was
digitally validated using Siemens Process Simulate prior to commissioning.
The project scope included mechanical design and manufacturing, electrical
design with EPLAN, pneumatic design using FESTO FluidDraw365, PLC programming,
robot integration, installation, commissioning, and production ramp-up. The
project was completed within 1.5 years in compliance with PL-d safety standards,
with 24/7 technical support during stabilization.

Case Details
- Client
- Ford Otosan
- Project Type
- Turnkey Welding & Sealing Line
- Application
- Right & Left Side Step Welding
- Location
- Turkey
- Project Duration
- 1.5 Years
- Safety Level
- PL-d
Important Facts
- 36 industrial robots (KUKA & ABB – 18 per side)
- Resistance spot welding process
- Automated sealing application
- Siemens S7-1500 PLC platform
- 115-second production cycle time
- Digital validation with Siemens Process Simulate
- Electrical design with EPLAN
- Pneumatic design with FESTO FluidDraw365
- Installation & commissioning
- 24/7 technical support during ramp-up
