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EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS
The grooving machine plays a critical role in battery production, specifically for creating roll grooves in high-capacity nickel metal hydride, nickel cadmium, and cylindrical lithium-ion batteries. This machine operates through a sequence of precise mechanical actions designed to enhance efficiency and accuracy throughout the grooving and glue application processes.
Operational Process
Initially, batteries are manually placed onto a conveyor belt using a magnetic rod. A feeding cylinder guides them to an upper ejector rod, which positions the batteries within a rotating mold under pressure from a compression cylinder. As the batteries rotate in the mold, a grooving die, activated by a cam device, forms shallow grooves along their bodies.
Glue Application
After grooving, the batteries move to a glue application station where a pump mechanism evenly applies glue into the grooves. This step ensures secure bonding of components and enhances the battery's structural integrity.
Key Features Highlighted
- Automatic Feeding and Unloading: Enables high efficiency and time savings by automating the feeding and unloading processes, minimizing manual handling and maximizing throughput.
- Precision and Control: The adjustable grooving size ensures high precision, meeting stringent quality standards for battery components.
- Safety and Monitoring: Equipped with failure and defect alarms that promptly halt operations and alert operators to issues. Safety protection measures include alarms for opening protective doors, enhancing operator safety and machine reliability.
Adjustability and Versatility
The equipment's rolling groove size is adjustable, facilitating easy operation and setup adjustments. By changing fixtures, the grooving machine accommodates various battery sizes and configurations, such as 18/21/26, optimizing production flexibility.
Enhanced Productivity
By integrating automatic handling, precise grooving, and efficient glue application, the grooving machine enhances overall productivity in battery manufacturing. It streamlines processes, improves consistency in product quality, and reduces operational downtime associated with manual handling and adjustment.
In Conclusion
Grooving machine exemplifies advanced engineering in battery production, supporting the creation of high-performance cylindrical batteries through automated, precise, and adaptable manufacturing processes. Its robust features and capabilities ensure optimal efficiency, reliability, and safety, contributing to advancements in energy storage technologies across diverse industries.
SPECIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT
| Product | Grooving machine for Cylindrical Battery Cell Process |
| Model | WS-GCJ |
| Groove height accuracy | ±0.05mm |
| Groove outer diameter accuracy | ±0.05mm |
| Groove die life | ≥1 million times |
| Groove die material | Super hard alloy (G6) |
| Bottom mold material | Super hard alloy (G6) or tungsten alloy |
| Top mold material | Super hard alloy (G6) |
| Cam material | SKD11 |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
What cylindrical cell sizes can the WS-GCJ grooving machine process?
The machine offers versatile adjustability and supports common cylindrical battery configurations such as 18, 21, and 26 series (e.g., 18650, 21700, 26650) simply by switching fixtures.
What grooving tolerance can this machine achieve?
The model WS-GCJ achieves a high precision tolerance of ±0.05mm for both groove height accuracy and outer diameter accuracy.
What materials are used for the critical grooving dies and molds?
The grooving die and top mold are constructed from super hard alloy (G6), the bottom mold utilizes G6 or tungsten alloy, and the operational cam is precision-machined from wear-resistant SKD11.
What is the working life of the grooving die?
Due to the super hard alloy (G6) material construction, the grooving die delivers an extensive service life of ≥1 million cycles before replacement.
How does the automated glue application station work?
Directly following the grooving stage, batteries move to a dedicated dispensing station where a high-precision pump mechanism evenly applies glue into the grooves to ensure secure bonding and structural integrity.
What safety features are integrated into the machine?
The system features intelligent defect and failure detection that immediately halts production upon error detection, alongside protective door opening interlock alarms to protect operating personnel.