Assembly Presses for Heavy Truck U-Joint

Challenge

A Heavy Truck Axle manufacturer procured a horizontal assembly press machine for a new Axle line from a Special Machine Builder to replace an existing hydraulic press. The new line needed to achieve improved process quality as part of a company-wide initiative to improve throughput and reduce rework.

Kyntronics Solution

  • Improved process control – using Position and Force control
  • Power on demand with servo control
  • No HPU or hoses

Customer Benefit

  • Environmentally friendly solution
  • Improved quality and data tracking
  • Improved process with very minimal machine modification

Application Requirements

  • Stroke: 12”
  • Speed: 1.2 in/sec
  • Force: 20,000 lbf

Industries

  • Auto / Truck

Heavy Truck U-Joint Assembly Press

Heavy Truck U-Joint Assembly Press