ECKOLD Servo motor-driven self-piercing riveting system
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Servo motor-driven self-piercing riveting system

One technology Two self-piercing riveting systems Three versions Our portfolio has included self-piercing riveting systems for decades. Production requirements are diverse and change constantly. Of course, production processes need innovations just as much as optimisation of the equipment. As a well-known provider of solutions, we offer our servo motordriven self-piercing riveting systems as an innovative supplement to previous self-piercing riveting solutions in semi- and fully automated production. Especially developments in digitisation hold far-reaching potentials for networking and...

Joints that last • Processing of self-piercing rivets with C, P, J, K and U rivet geometries in the dimensions Ø 3.3 x 3.5 to 6.0 mm and Ø 5.3 x 4.0 to 9.0 mm • Up to four different rivets of the same nominal size can be processed with one self-piercing riveting system (such as the HighLine). • Decades of competence in numerous technologies • Self-piercing riveting technology since 2000 • Clinching technology since 1981 • Punching technology since 1974 • Forming technology since 1936 Rear panel Rear floor Front-end section Examples of applications in automotive manufacturing Rolling,...

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Rivet clamp The rivet clamp is the core assembly of a self-piercing riveting system, which feature many positive properties for achieving good joining results. The flexibility of the rivet clamp is especially important for the accessibility of components. Our rivet clamps have an integrated memory module for your process data and counter readings. This facilitates commissioning or replacement. 3 Curved rivet feeder 4 Nosepiece · punch Die You can continue to use the same types of rivets. The system can process self-piercing rivets and dies from well-known manufacturers. In addition, we also...

Control cabinet Universal control cabinet for various technologies Communication interfaces Rated current Power rating Data interfaces ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP and various others OPC UA, Ethernet Connecting lines Rivet feeding They include There are different rivet feeding methods for the different systems. Self-piercing rivet magazine system Rivet magazine changing station • Magazines for respective rivet diameters • Capacity: 30 rivets per track Cable harness (control cabinet - rivet clamp) Pneumatic hoses Cable harness (control cabinet rivet feed station) Self-piercing rivet blow feed...

Visualisation ECKOLD VISU makes it easy to visualise technical systems and complex processes in order to ensure digital quality assurance and process monitoring at the highest level. Changing processes or changed process parameters are then detected early on for the purpose of predictive maintenance. This is achieved reliably by both the programmable logic controller (PLC) and the ECKOLD visualisation software VISU. Our innovative in-house software solution is based closely on user requirements and we can implement optimisations or custom adaptations, if desired. If multiple technologies...

Rivet feeding station The rivet feeding station is configured based on the features of the respective version. BasicLine • No rivet length detection • No digital display • No removal of incorrect rivets • Cover lock included • Fill level monitoring included TrendLine • Rivet length detection included • No digital display (available as option) • Removal of incorrect rivets • Standard features include one rivet feeding unit (max. two as option) • Cover lock included • Fill level monitoring included • Covers included HighLine • Rivet length detection included • Digital display • Removal of...

Two systems – each with three versions The requirements of our customers have shown us that the applications and features of self-piercing riveting systems are always similar. On the basis of this knowledge we created three standard configuration variants, which fulfil the majority of requirements. Part variants, complexity, vulnerabilities, maintenance intensity and costs are therefore minimised, which reduces the need for special systems. Self-piercing rivet blow feed system The self-piercing rivet blow feed system is used primarily for stationary installed rivet clamps. Rivet clamp...

Technical data BasicLine Feed motion speed Maximum force Rivet setting speed Nominal stroke Holding force Curved rivet feeder Process time * The processing time depends on the application and may be longer due to the force stroke length or auxiliary process times such as rivet feeding, robot handling or part positioning. The specified process time refers to a self-piercing rivet magazine system with robot installation using a rivet with a rivet diameter of 5.3 mm and a rivet length of 4.0 mm. Self-piercing rivet magazine system The self-piercing rivet magazine system is used primarily for...

Throat variants and weight optimisation The modular concept enables fast and uncomplicated selection of the correct C-frame for the application. In addition, C-frames that are optimised for the topology enable further reduction of weight. This makes it possible to use smaller robots or robots with a lower load-bearing capacity, which reduces production costs. 12  |  Eckold Servo motor-driven self-piercing riveting system

Maximum component accessibility and short process times due to variable curved rivet feeder * does not apply to BasicLine version Servo motor-driven self-piercing riveting system – Eckold  |

Solutions and benefits What do we have to offer you? We deliver systems that fulfil every requirement. From the basic version that features basic functional technology to the “self-monitoring system” with extensive analysis and monitoring functions. Our profile also includes intelligent modular frame concepts or individual solutions based on customer requirements. We have a solution for virtually every joining problem. Take advantage of our many years of experience. For decades we have been developing and delivering machines and systems for large-scale production, and today we are the...