The Detroit-Hamtramck assembly has become a slice of the future for General Motors manufacturing. As the 2016 Cadillac CT6 began deliveries this week, the facility showcased the new, state-of-the-art welding procedures and body shop where the CT6 is assembled.
The 2016 CT6 utilizes aluminum extensively in its assembly process, based on GM’s new Omega platform. 62-percent of the vehicle is made up of aluminum, while high-strength steel is used for the cabin for noise and safety concerns.
According to The Detroit News, the Detroit-Hamtramck facility will boost output from 45 vehicles a day, to 90 vehicles a day after an additional 1,200 workers are trained and brought on for a second shift in May to produce the CT6.
Training will encompass the patented, innovative joining processes the Omega platform requires, which includes understanding of the processes themselves.
The CT6 uses patented aluminum spot welding technology, aluminum laser welding, self-piercing rivets and flow drill screws.
Next on the build list for the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly is the 2017 Buick LaCrosse, which will arrive at dealers this summer. In the meantime, we Cadillac will continue to utilize its $12 billion for continued expansion and reinvention of the brand itself.
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Please double check quotes and figures! The Detroit News article clearly states 45 vehicles per hour not day.
Good catch on that but the 45 per hour does not make sense. What other models will Hamtramk build other than the Lacrosse?
I ask because at 45/hr @ 8 hrs per shift @ 5 days per week @ 45 weeks per year production is 81,000 units (not assuming the 2nd shift) which seems like a lot of capacity for LaCrosse and CT6 production.
I think that the Volt and Impala are there too although it wouldn’t take much to add capacity for some of those models — Oshawa builds the Impala too and they could move production to free up room for CT6 if it sells beyond forecasts — or if GM were to get serious about selling the Volt for CAFE reasons given the demands for large trucks and big engines.
Oh yeah, ELR is there too …
the rear on the CT6 still looks fat and stubby and still has the slightly down sloped profile…sorry not a new design.
Shocker…you’re back commenting on a Cadillac.
Mr. Shelton,
I seen the new CT6 at the autoshow and it about ripped my face off.
that car is awesome. not too sure what you are talking about as most cars have a higher rear.
Dave
Nice to see a Cadillac coming from the motor city again . The article says they will build the next generation Volt too.
They were also building the ELR and Chevy Malibu and Impala . Also that they are producing 45 cars per hour and that will double when the 1200 people join for the second shift .
The production capacity will depend on the model mix , which gives them the flexibility to change how many of each model is produced depending on market conditions .
GM must have alot of confidence in Hamtramck .