Seat Stays
WHAT
The component had a change in design. The new design of the seat stay needed an axle to pass through the bracket in place of the previous roll pin design.
WHY
Due to the change of design, the previous bracket design could not be changed so using the existing press was not an option. We therefore were involved to supply a solution to ensure a joint where the bracket would rotate in the bush fixed to the flattened tube.
HOW
The specification got a little more challenging as the form shape needed to have a min. radius of 3 mm. We therefore developed a semi tubular rivet and rolled it out using a special forming tool. We supplied to complete station including a press to insert the bush, bar code printers and reader. All controlled via a Siemens PLC.
Facts & Figures
| Reference No. | BUKA1001 |
| Riveting Force | 13 kN |
| Riveting Process | Radial |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Geometry dimensions | min. radius of 3 mm |
| Forming Time | 2.3 sec |
| Cycle Time | 4 sec |
| Forming Tool | Special forming tool |
| Stroke | 35 mm |
| Device | RN 231 |
| Process Control | Siemens PLC |
| Area of Application | Automotive |
| User Benefit | New solution as replacement of former machine |
Project implemented by BalTec UK
This project was realized in the BalTec UK subsidiary.
BalTec (UK) Ltd.
BalTec House Unit 1
Heron Industrial Estate
Basingstoke Road / Spencers Wood
Reading / Berkshire RG7 1PJ
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