Start with the Basics: An introduction to our permanent assembly processes

In manufacturing, permanent assembly processes join two or more components, creating parts that do not come apart. These processes are crucial for meeting industry standards and ensuring the safety and integrity of the final product. Orbitform offers a range of permanent assembly processes, each with its own advantages and ideal applications.

Orbital Forming:?This cold forming process uses a rotating peen tool to create pressure around a rivet or tenon, forming a rivet head and allowing for joint articulation.

Radial Forming:?Similar to orbital forming, but with the material pushed from the center out in a rosette pattern, it is ideal for delicate rivet materials or small diameters.

Impact Riveting:?Uses force to fasten components together, with cycle times typically less than a second, ensuring efficient assembly.

Static Roller Forming:?Static Roller Forming uses a spinning roller head with two or more rollers to apply 360 degrees of symmetrical force around a cylindrical part. This force is applied downward, often used to form a smooth lip around the part.

Articulating Roller Forming:?Articulating Roller Forming also uses a spinning roller head with two or more rollers to apply force around a cylindrical part. However, the force is applied from the side, often used to create a groove in a part. It can also be used to form a lip if there is an obstruction that needs to be cleared first.

Hot Upset Forming:?Uses heat and pressure to form rivets or tenons, creating high torque joints and maximizing hole fill.

Bushing Flare & Flatten:?Used to install bushings, this process maximizes contact surface and increases joint life.

Each process has its own advantages and is best suited for specific assembly requirements. With nearly 40 years of experience across 17+ industries, Orbitform's Assembly Experts can help you choose the proper process for your needs.

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