Research & Development
At ROOP we uphold the philosophy of continual improvement competency, productivity, cost reduction, technological innovations and upgradation. Our firm belief in putting customer first has constantly enabled us to respond the market effectively. Roop Automotives Ltd. had established the R&D facilities in the year 2012 to meet the challenges of innovation and compete globally.
Our R&D is well equipped with the world class testing facilities of steering yokes, Universal Joint Assemblies, Steering Sub-Assemblies and Intermediate Shaft Assemblies. ROOP is sprucing up its R&D facility and its product development capabilities to be able to do end-to-end work. From product design and development to validation and testing. Our versatile manufacturing facility which includes CNC Turning center, VMC, Automatic Spline Slotting Machine, Step Swaging Machine, Broaching Machine, Welding and assembly of UJ, makes us the customer’s first choice for developing new parts globally.
By patenting DCCV Housing, ROOP has added another feather to its hat. The whole facility is available to support actively the programs related to Development, Introduction of new technologies of steering U-joints and parts. ROOP has consistently exhibited its relentless commitment to add value through its world class-system, product and process development capabilities for its customer.
Roop Auto R&D Equipments
- 5-CNC Turning Center
- 3-Verticle Milling Center
- CNC Horizontal Milling Machine
- Spline Slotting Machine
- 2-Hydraulic Swaging Machine
- 3-Step Swaging Machine
- 2-Broaching Machine
- Welding Machine
R&D Manufacturing Infrastructure
R&D Testing Facility
| S.NO | Description | Purpose | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torsional Fatigue Tester (3HZ) | Torsional Fatigue Test | 1500 in-lbs |
| 2 | Fatigue Testing Machine (15 HZ) | Torsional Fatigue Test | 1500 in-lbs |
| 3 | Torsional Fatigue Tester (SERVO) | Torsional Fatigue Test (with Environmental Chamber) | 1300 in-lbs |
| 4 | Steering Lock Tester | Torsional Strength Test | 700 Nm |
| 5 | TWO Way Lash Measuring System | Torsional Lash Measurement | 25 Nm |
| 6 | Impact Testing Machine | Impact Test | 65 Kgf |
| 7 | Universal Testing Machine (15 T) | Compression and Tensile test | 15 Ton |
| 8 | Radial + Axial Force Testing Bench | Column Crash Test (Axial + Radial) | 1 ton |
| 9 | 7-Step Endurance Tester | Endurance Test | 300 N-m |
| 10 | Torque Testing Machine | Torsional Strength Test | 2000 lbs-in max |
| 11 | Lash Measuring System | Torsional Lash Measurement | 25 Nm |
| 12 | Lash Test Bench (Mannual) | Torsional Lash Measurement | 10 NM |
| 13 | Lash Test Bench – Automatic (±10, ±60 lbs.-inch) | Torsional Lash Measurement | ±10, ±60 lbs.-inch |
| 14 | Torque to rotate and side to side Play Test bench (mannual) | Torque to Rotate Test, Side to Side Play Test | 0 -30 kgf-cm |
| 15 | Torque to rotate, stiffness and speed variation testing machine | Torque to Rotate, speed variation and stiffness checking of Intermediate Shaft | 25 NM max |
| 16 | Slip force Testing Bench | Measure to slip force | 10 kgf |
| 17 | Side to side Play | Checking of side play | 6mm |
