Success Story

WHEN STEEL REMAINS MAGNETIC

As one of the world's largest manufacturers of electric vehicles and LFP batteries, BYD sets high standards for its manufacturing processes. In 2020, the company needed a high-performance electropermanent clamping solution for a 5-axis machining center. But clamping force was not the only important criterion.

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Challenge

When milling steel workpieces, BYD reached the technical limits of conventional magnetic clamping technology:

  • Conventional square-pole magnetic chucks were unable to eliminate residual magnetism in the workpiece.
  • This made it considerably more difficult to remove the workpiece after machining.
  • No standard solution met the requirements for both clamping force and demagnetization.
  • High-carbon and hardened steels, which can retain significant residual magnetism after machining, were particularly challenging.

Solution

With the EPI system, BRISC delivered a highly specialized clamping concept: a specially developed magnet design that combines high clamping force with reliable demagnetization.

RESULTS & BENEFITS

A UNIQUE APPROACH

Instead of a conventional square-pole magnetic chuck, BRISC opted for magnetic clamping technology designed specifically for these requirements. This solved a clamping challenge that conventional approaches had been unable to address satisfactorily.

EASY WORKPIECE REMOVAL

The EPI system eliminates residual magnetism in the workpiece. As a result, the workpiece can be reliably released after machining and removed without additional demagnetization.

FEWER PROCESS STEPS

Demagnetization takes place directly during the clamping process. This eliminates additional steps between machining, removal, and further processing.

RELIABLE PROCESSES

Even with high-carbon and hardened steel, the EPI system combines high clamping force with reliable demagnetization. This creates a stable basis for smooth operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about the BRISC solution for BYD? Here you'll find brief answers. If you have specific questions about your own clamping application, feel free to contact us directly.

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