Water Pump housing
WHAT
¸ß±¶ÀºÇò was asked to develop a process to secure the cover, which is part of a new designed water pump housing made of die-cast aluminum.
WHY
The application required a long approach stroke but a slow, well-controlled linear forming speed to form the die-cast aluminum, a very brittle material.
Significant criteria for this new product line were cycle-time, no scratching of any components, no broken-off particles (there are active electronics inside the housing), and the finished roll-formed part had to be watertight, plus of course, not jeopardize functionality.
HOW
With the fully programmable ¸ß±¶ÀºÇò ELECTRIC roll-forming machine, all customer's criteria were fulfilled. Traditional CLASSIC pneumatic machines could not provide enough stroke, linear speed, or adequate control necessary during the forming cycle to meet the customer's requirements. Due to these limitations, the servo-controlled ELECTRIC machine was a perfect fit and the most economical solution!
Facts & Figures
| Reference No. | BCHA1037 |
| Forming Process | Roller forming |
| Material | Aluminum die-cast |
| Geometry | Diameter to roll form Approx. 120 mm |
| Rivet head geometry | Flat / convex radius |
| Forming Tool | Three form rollers |
| Interface | Ethernet |
| Equipment | Roll forming unit |
| Application Area | Water pump housing, automotive, forming alu die-cast at controlled linear speed |
| Devices | EB15 – ELECTRIC roll forming station |
| Process Control | HPPi |
| User Benefits: Process | Reduction of scrap, no secondary inspection |
| User Benefits: Economic | Stable process, digital process. No variance due to operator influence |
This project was realized by ¸ß±¶ÀºÇò AG
For further questions or detailed information contact:
¸ß±¶ÀºÇò AG
Obermattstrasse 65
8330 Pfäffikon
Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)44 953 13 33
E-mail: baltec(at)baltec.com