ASHOK LEYLAND

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VISION
To be niche provider of knowledge based business process solutions to global customers by 2010.

MISSION
To be focused in knowledge industry.
To ensure commitment to excellence and create a niche in product we offer, service we deliver and the technology we adopt. To continuously generate value to customers by exceeding their expectations in quality, cost & delivery. To establish presence in global markets.

To be an employer of choice by promoting a culture of teamwork, continuous learning and transparency in all activities that cuts across the boundaries of levels and functions, and compensation that is progressive and linked to performance and merit.

INTRODUCTION
It is a commercial vehicle manufacturing company

based in chennai, India. It was founded in 1948 and one of the indias leading manufacturers of commercial vehicles such as trucks and buses as well as emergency and military vehicles. It is the second largest commercial vehicle company in india in the medium and heavy commercial vehicle segment. Ashok leyland primarily concentrates on the 16 ton to 25 ton range of trucks.

INTRO,(CONTD)
The joint venture announced with Nissan motors of

japan would improve its presence in the Light Commercial Vehicle segment. The company was established in 1948 as Ashok motors,to assemble Austin cars. The companys destiny and name changed soon with equity participation by British leyland and Ashok leyland commenced vehicles in 1955. Today the company is the flagship of the Hinduja Group, a british based and indian originated transnational conglomerate.

ACHIEVEMENTS
1966: Introduce full air brakes. 1967: Lanched double-decker bus. 1968: Offered power steering in commercial vehicles. 1979: Introduced multi-axle trucks. 1980: Introduced the concept of integral bus with air suspension. 1982: Introduced vestibule bus. 1992: Won self-certification status for defence supplies. 1993: Received ISO 9002. 1997: Indias first CNG powered bus joined the BEST fleet.

ACHIVE, (CONTD)
2001: Received ISO 140001 certification for all manufacturing units. 2001: Launched hybrid electric vehicle.

PRODUCTS
BUSES Leaders in the Indian bus market, offering unique models such as CNG, Double Decker and verstibule buses.

TRUCKS
Pioneers in multi axle trucks and tractor-trailers.

ENGINES
Diesel engines for industrial, genset and marine applications, in collaboration with technology leaders.

DEFENCE & SPECIAL

Largest provider of logistic vehicles to the Indian army.

PROCESS
Purchase of raw material Components machined

Rough Drilling Finish Washing Boring end Milling Milling Milling Assembly of bearing caps

After all the components machined it is made as a Engine Assembly.

Engine assembly

Fixing of cranshaft and Bearing caps

Fixing of Camshaft

After fixing of camshaft final product is produced.

Fixing of camshaft Fixing of Assembly of Fitting of compressor Flywheel oil pump stainer fitting Housing Fitting of Fitting of oil coolant Belt FINAL PRODUCT

CRANKSHAFT:- CRANKSHAFT is attached with a gear and is fixed to the bottom of the cylinder block by bearing caps. CAMSHAFT:- CAMSHAFT is attached with a timing gear and is fixed in the required space provided in the cylinder block.

SHOWING THE LAYOUT AND FLOW OF MATERIAL

There are 3 stages of Frame assembling. And 13 stages of chassis assembling.
STAGE1 Mounting of side members, mounting of cross members. STAGE 2 Mounting of front spring rear, rear spring middle.
STAGE 3 Fitting of engine mounting.

STAGE 4 Side members fastening to torque limit.

STAGE 5 Fitment of FES rear brackets.

PASSING STAGE Checking and Tilting.

CONTD,
After passing stage there are 13 stages of chassis assembling.
PASSING STAGE STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3

STAGE 4

STAGE 5

STAGE 10
STAGE 11

STAGE 9
STAGE 12

STAGE 8
STAGE 13

STAGE 7

STAGE 6

FES DRESSING: FITTING OF SEATS. ELECTRICAL WIRING,FLINK VALVE FITTING.

STAGE 1: Radiator mounting brackets, air tank mounting, air cleaner mounting bracket, battery mounting bracket, grease nipple fitment, Bellcom lever mounting.

STAGE 2: DC valve mounting, oil piping, clutch oil piping,Quick release valve mounting. STAGE 3: Spring fitment, frame punching. STAGE 4: Silencer fitment, first axle mounting. STAGE 5: Second axle mounting, slack adjustment. STAGE 6: Fuel piping, Air piping, Air filter mounting, Diesel filter mounting, steering box mounting. STAGE 7: Engine mounting,fuel tank mounting, Diesel filter mounting, steering box mounting.

STAGE 8: Radiator fitment, radiator supports tightening, rear lamps fitting, turbocharger outlet pipe connection and radiation hose connections. STAGE 9: Exhaust piping,shock absorber fitment (front and rear), battery mounting and connection of circuits, Battery casing fitment and second propeller shaft mounting. STAGE 10: Tyre mounting, maxcut checking. STAGE 11: FES mounting, Electric fitments. STAGE 12: Bumper fitment, FES wiring, Universal joint fitment with steering handle, ABC fitment and connecting. STAGE 13: Greasing of joints, nuts, etc off track arrangements.

REFERENCE
1. wikipedia.com 2. www.ashokleyland.com 3. project report from IILM,NEW DELHI. 4. Videos from youtube.com.

SUBMITTED BY,
TYCOONS TEAM I. FAJILA BEGUM. K.GANGA. K.GNANA PRIYADARSHINI. R.GOWRI. S.HARIHARAN. S.JAYASHREE. K.KARTHIKEYAN. R.KARTHIKEYAN. R.KAVI.