We went inside the GM plant making coronavirus face masks. Here's what it looked like

GM also is preparing a new production line to begin making much-needed N95 masks

General Motors is beginning to produce N95 masks at a former transmission plant outside Detroit. The manikin head is being used to test the fit of the masks prior to production for distribution beginning.Engineers on Thursday afternoon also were preparing a new production line to begin making much-needed N95 masks, which still need to be tested and certified.

For the project, the team also built an ISO Class 8-equivalent cleanroom at the plant. The team cleared the area and crews then installed new electrical service lines to power the production equipment and assembly stations, according to GM. Face masks are cut by a machine and spit out faster than an ATM machine dispensing bills. The machine ultrasonic welds three layers of the material into one, crimps the front of the masks and inserts the metal line, or nose wire, in the mask.A worker at the end of the line does a quick product check, followed by a more in-depth inspection at another workstation. At full speed, the machine can produce 40,000 per shift, according to Portugaise.

Made in China 🇨🇳 quality control

I’d much rather have a new Chevy truck than a lifetime supply of useless face masks, but whatever.

Dumb AF . U build cars. Stick with that .

I'm curious if Jared Kushner has all 620,000.

Great workers great Company !

Now, if we could take this and keep this working together after this would that not be a powerful homage to those who did not make it - working together for the benefit of others in such a short time, inmpressive

This is what all unemployed manufacturers should be doing. Uniting together to fight the problem.

General Motors vs BYD both in same industry and see their transformation .

Gonna be expensive

Keep the masks coming, key to reopening 😷😷😷😷😷👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸

Keep on Truck'n.

I am just relieved to read the package and learn they are using actual filtration media

You would think it’s automated or something to crank this thing out faster.

Ok but no more bail outs?

That is a good idea

Made in America. American's should only rely on American medical supplies. MADEinUSA

Thank you General Motors..

This is the future of our car industry! Making face masks, ear plugs, blackhead removers! 😬

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