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Forming, die cutting and drilling of the steering column tubes

  • Steering column tube end reduction and die cutting
  • Steering column foming
  • Steering column forming and die cutting
  • Steering column die cutting

PROCESS

  • Reduction of steering column ends and tube die-cutting
  • End forming of 5 different tube models

TECHNOLOGIES

  • Automatic feeding and handling of components
  • Tube deformation
  • Design and manufacture of special tooling and fixtures
  • Tube height and diameter control
  • Robotized loading and unloading of tubes
  • Transfer process
  • Die-cutting and drilling
  • Threading
  • Programming
  • Process automation
  • Remote service

ADVANTAGES

  • Integration of two machines connected by a robot into a single solution where forming, machining, punching and threading processes are carried out without the need to generate intermediate stocks.
  • Flexible customized machine, valid for five tube models by changing only the special tools.
  • Improved process accuracy and production continuity
  • Optimisation of production times
  • Guaranteed quality and homogeneity of the tubes
  • Robust and compact automatic machine that saves space in the plant.