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The C-Frame Panel Assembly Cell (CPAC) is a high performance panel riveting system. The system is one of the best-selling fastening machine concepts world-wide. It is ideal to fasten small to very large sized skin and wing panels. The CPAC achieves fastest cycle times, while maintaining superb component quality. The highly adaptable system can be configured with a flexible fixture tooling to allow high workpiece flexibility as well as easy production process integration.
The CPAC´s compact design and adjustable station layout enables efficient use of precious shop floor space while keeping investment in building infrastructure to a minimum. The C-frame positioning system can be moved and thus maintained independently from the workpiece positioning system. The workpiece can be loaded vertically as well as horizontally.
With more than 50 installations world-wide the system is well proven in production.
Technical Data
Riveter
- Capacity: up to 21ea rivets/min
- Drill spindle feed: up to 300“/min (7,620 mm/min)
- Drill speed: 50 – 18,000 rpm
- Material: Aluminum / Titanium / Composite
- Countersink repeatability: ± 0.0006” (± 0.015 mm)
- Optional 10/32“ (7.9 mm)
- Fastener diameter (standard tool): 4/32“ – 8/32“ (3.2 mm – 6.4 mm)
- Upset force: up to 18,000 lbs (8,000 daN)
- Clamping force: 110 – 1,543 lbs (50 – 700 daN)
Positioning System
- Linear axes X, Y and Z
- Rotary axes A, B, C
- Positioning accuracy linear axis: ± 0.2 mm
- Positioning accuracy rotary axis: ± 60 arc sec.
Special Features
- All electric fastening system
- High speed tool changer for drill chuck and upper anvils
- High speed / precise drill spindle
- Sensoric system for: Distance, Normality, Tack-rivet, Countersink Depth, Fastener Head Height, Hole Diameter, Sealant (on shaft or in counter sink)
- Edge detection system on lower tool
- Automated fastener feeding system
- Customer specific design of staging equipment for best ergonomics
- Offline Programming System (SOUL OLPS) incl. Virtual Twin Integration, Simulation and Production Optimization Tools
- Integrated state-of-the-art Human Machine Interface (SCORE) incl. 3D workpiece completion reports
- Optional slug fasteners
- Optional collar installation
- Optional automatic lower tool changer
SOUL OLPS User Meeting 2025: More productivity and quality in NC programming and simulation
- Published on 4 April 2025
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Putting the customer at the centre – that is the idea behind the annual SOUL OLPS user meeting at Broetje-Automation. From 19 to 21 March, this year’s SOUL OLPS user meeting took place at the company’s headquarters in Rastede. The annual event is a valuable opportunity for in-depth discussions on current challenges and best practices in NC programming and simulation. In addition to sharing best practices, new features for the leading offline NC programming system were presented, including integration with the latest “3D Experience Platform” and the realisation of a comprehensive digital twin of machine, process and component.
Broetje-Automation Showcases Cutting-Edge Composite Manufacturing Technology at JEC World 2025!
- Published on 25 February 2025
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Visit our Booth in Hall 5 #M115 | March 4-6, 2025 | Paris, France
Rastede, Germany – Broetje-Automation, a global leader in advanced manufacturing solutions, invites industry professionals, researchers and the media to visit its booth at JEC World 2025, the premier trade show for the composites industry. The event will take place from 4 to 6 March 2025 in Paris, where Broetje-Automation will present groundbreaking innovations in composite manufacturing, including a large hydrogen tank demonstrator for future aircraft and the revolutionary STAXX Flex 8-tow end-effector.