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Machine Category: AUTOMATIC
The latest Initiator Line that Solatron has designed and manufactured tests and assembles Initiators. This line of automated machinery has several hi-tech features including Part Data trace-ability. This particular initiator is first loaded onto a bridge-wire/sleeve welder machine where it is laser etched with an ID-Matrix marking for trace-ability. The line will collect all test data for each part and keep the information on a optical data storage device. The part receives a bridge and a sleeve is laser welded onto the top of the header. The part is tested for resistance and stress on the sleeve and then transferred via the conveyor to the powder loader. Here the header receives the explosive powder into the sleeve. On this machine the cap for each header receives powder as well. The height and force tests are performed here. The cap and the header are assembled.
The part is transferred to the cup welding machine. Here the part is tested for the assembly eight and the cap is laser welded to the header. The part is transferred to the Radiflo radiation bombing station which embalms the parts with radiation and then transferred to the Leak tester. The leak tester tests the part for radiation leakage and then receives a plastic cap on top of the assembled part. The fully assembled part then transfers to the Final Electrical Tester where resistance tests, Thermal Transient tests, insulation tests, and X-Ray’s the part to assure all parts were assembled correctly and that the part has all components. This image and all of the test data for the part throughout the whole line is transferred to an optical disk. The part is then offloaded from the line for shipment.
Machine
Specifications
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Machine Cycle Time |
3 seconds per part |
Nest Positions |
24 Nests on circular Index Table except
Powder loader. (12 Nests) |
Standard Stations Include |
-Bridge Wire Welder -Ignition/Output Powder Loader -Laser Can Welder -Radiation Bombing station -Leak Tester -Final Electrical Tester and Xray -Data Collection Server -Conveyor |
Total Stations |
8 Standard Stations(Machines in line) |
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Solatron Tire Indexer |
Air Requirement |
60psi |
Electrical Requirements |
120VAC, 60Hz, x Amps |
Special Requirements |
Vacuum, Chiller |
Expected Run Time |
Two 8 hour shifts per day |
Load Machine Via |
-Pallets on XY Table or -Vibratory Bowl |
Unload Machine Via |
-Pallets on XY Table or -Vibratory Track (to feed another machine) |
Safety Features |
-Lexan or Light Curtain machine guards.
Key switch provided for enable/disabling the guards. -Solatron Tire Index Drive for break-away
indexing should an object get stuck in index dial. -Emergency stop feature. |
Extra Options |
Vision System to adjust weld head for
precise welds. |
Approximate
Machine Price: $3,000,000
If you are interested in a machine of this
type, please call (310) 325-0463 or E-Mail
sales@solatron.com with your requirements.
NOTE: All options
listed above can be modified to fit your specific application. Above options
are some of the most commonly used.