AvtoVAZ has implemented new production technologies for its Lada Azimut crossover, including laser welding, specialized press molds, and automated assembly lines. The vehicle features a panoramic roof and sunroof, requiring a reinforced body structure with the highest rigidity among all Lada models. A 18-centimeter laser weld ensures structural integrity, while a robotic manipulator installs the roof in approximately four minutes on a separate assembly line segment.
The production process for the Azimut includes the largest bumper in the company's history, manufactured using 40-ton tooling with a 77-second molding cycle. The plant has also introduced XL-format stamping technology, utilizing 200 new dies. The heaviest of these stamps weighs 46 tons, with some units capable of forming three large body parts in a single press stroke.
A new robotic wheel assembly line, equipped with machine vision, has been deployed for the Azimut, Vesta, and Iskra models. This system handles wheels ranging from 15 to 22 inches in diameter. The automated process covers tire mounting, inflation, and balancing, marking a significant shift toward modular assembly and increased automation in the manufacturer's production facilities.
