Case Study
Frommelt Safety Barrier Curtains Improve Safety And Efficiency On Alcoa Automotive’s Conveyor Lines
C CA AS SE E Study Frommelt Safety barrier curtains improve safety and efficiency on Alcoa Automotive’ s conveyor lines At Alcoa Automotive's Michigan Casting Center, castings of engine blocks are manufactured and must be tested prior to shipment. A flour penetrant inspection (FPI) is required on every casting to ensure that it is free of hairline fractures. This inspection system presents many challenges, because a darkroom environ- ment is ne