Challenge
Tesla required an electropermanent magnetic clamping solution for its battery production but faced several technical challenges:
- The battery’s small diameter left only a very limited surface area for clamping.
- The thin material required reliable clamping without compromising manufacturing precision.
- Very short MAG/DEMAG cycles (magnetization/demagnetization) required a correspondingly high switching frequency.
- Several previously tested suppliers were unable to combine high clamping force within the limited installation space with the required switching frequency.
Solution
With KEP, BRISC developed an electropermanent magnetic system specifically tailored to Tesla’s requirements. A new magnetic configuration was developed to generate high clamping force within a very small clamping area. The system was complemented by a dedicated controller designed to reliably support frequent MAG/DEMAG cycles.
RESULTS & BENEFITS
HIGH CLAMPING FORCE IN A COMPACT AREA
The specially designed magnet geometry provides the required clamping force despite the battery’s small diameter, making optimal use of the limited clamping area.
HIGH SWITCHING FREQUENCY
The precisely matched controller supports the rapid MAG/DEMAG cycles required in Tesla’s production process.
PURPOSE-BUILT FOR THE APPLICATION
The magnetic system and controller were tailored specifically to the requirements of battery production. The result is a compact clamping concept that combines high clamping force with rapid switching.
SMOOTH PRODUCTION PROCESS
Fast MAG/DEMAG operations and reliable clamping help maintain a continuous workflow without unnecessary delays during clamping and release.
Frequently Asked Questions
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