Electrical solenoid assembly
WHAT
Roll forming application with limited access through interferences are a welcome alternative to crimping. In this example it is about roller forming a canister with interruption.
WHY
Closures of solenoids and sensors typically need to be watertight. Additionally access to the area that needs to be closed is limited or difficult. Roller forming is a well suited process, but overcoming the interference is a challenge.
HOW
Combining a customized roll forming head with the servo controlled ELECTRIC roll forming machine is a perfect solution.
This setup allows for the roll forming head to be oriented in a defined position while advancing to a position where the interference is no longer an obstical. Rotation and forming at this point can commense. After forming, roll forming head stops again in a defined position, from where it can return to its home position.
Facts & Figures
Reference No. | BCHA1025 |
Forming Process | Roller forming |
Material | Aluminum, steel, stainless steel; |
Geometry | Cylindrical housing |
Shank type | Hollow, canister / can – like body |
Rivet head geometry | Can Ø typical: 16-45mm |
Forming Tool | Customized roll forming tool |
Interface | Interface to external PLC for auxiliary functions |
Performance Data | Complete machine cycle, including slide table: approx. 4 sec |
Equipment | Workcell, manually operated |
Application Area | Industrie, manufacturing, automotive, solenoid housing, sensor housing, cans, tubes, watertight canister |
Devices | EB15 – ELECTRIC roll forming station |
Process Control | HPPi |
User Benefits: Process | Fast process, full-around, uniformly roll formed edge, completely watertight. Compact station, including various in-process quality assurance monitoring. |
User Benefits: Economic | Substantial savings by keeping station very simple. No costly, additional mechanism & part handling was necessary. |
This project was realized by BalTec AG
For further questions or detailed information contact:
BalTec AG
Obermattstrasse 65
8330 Pfäffikon
Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)44 953 13 33
E-mail: baltec(at)baltec.com