Hunter Digital Imaging Alignment Systems in OEM R&D Facilities

DaimlerChrysler’s Quality Engineering Center (shown at top right) is outfitted with a Hunter R811P19L Plus Aligner and DSP600 Digital Imaging Alignment Sensors. An RX-P Alignment Rack with flush-mount runways eliminates ground clearance issues for modified and experimental vehicles.

The DaimlerChrysler Time Study Garage (shown shown at bottom right) uses standard Hunter DSP600 Sensors matched with a W811P19L Plus Aligner which features space-saving post-mounted cabinetry and a 19-inch LCD flat screen monitor. The RX-12-XL Alignment Rack handles wheelbases up to 187 inches.

DaimlerChrysler’s Quality Engineering Center.

Pictured here is the DaimlerChrysler Time Study Garage in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Ford’s New Model Programs Development Center in Allen Park, Michigan (shown at right) uses this Hunter R811P19 Plus Aligner with DSP600 Digital Imaging Alignment Sensors to align prototype vehicles.

At Ford’s Rouge and Michigan Truck assembly plants, Hunter digital imaging alignment systems are the tools of choice for audit of high-speed production alignment.

In suburban Detroit, Toyota Technical Center USA R&D staff use a Hunter 811P-Plus console matched with DSP600 Sensors and a Hunter L421 Four-Post Alignment Rack in their work to develop new vehicle designs and prototypes.

The Lexus and Toyota Vehicle Service Centers at Toyota Motor Sales, USA (shown at right) use a R811P19 Plus Aligner and W811P19L Plus Aligner respectively, both matched with DSP600 Sensors.

The Lexus and Toyota Vehicle Service Centers at Toyota Motor Sales, USA.

Tech Center staff (shown at right) use the same GM-approved Hunter 1-DSP600 Sensors 1-W811P17L Plus Aligner and 1-L421-43 Alignment Rack available to GM dealers. Hunter Sales and Service Representatives (shown below) used the facility recently to instruct GM engineers.

Tech Center technicians service GM’s local fleet of management and experimental vehicles. The facility is also responsible for dealership support including development of warranty standards and service equipment evaluation for the GM Dealership Equipment Program.

General Motors Tech Center.

Hunter Sales and Service Representatives used the facility recently to instruct GM engineers.

A Hunter W811P19L Plus Aligner with a 19-inch LCD flat-screen monitor and standard DSP600 Sensor configuration support vehicle service and engineering activities at American Honda Motor Company’s Auto Engineering garages.

Honda also employs Hunter digital imaging alignment technology, Hunter GSP9700 Road Force Measurement® Systems and TC3500 Tire Changers at its U.S. Technical Training Operations.

American Honda Motor Company’s Auto Engineering garages.

The recently renovated Service Engineering Garage at V.A.G North American Headquarters includes a dedicated undercar service bay equipped exclusively with V.A.G-approved Hunter workshop equipment. Hunter DSP600 digital imaging alignment sensors are standard equipment for the VAS 6292 Alignment System.

This VAS 6292 with a DSP600WMS wall-mounted sensor configuration is matched with a Hunter RX-12 scissor-type alignment rack. The garage is also equipped with Hunter V.A.G-approved wheel service equipment.

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Service Engineering Garage at V.A.G North American Headquarters.