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The Integrated Panel Assembly Cell (IPAC) is a high performance panel riveting system. The proven system is one of the best-selling fastening machine concepts world-wide. It is ideal to fasten small to large sized skin and wing panels.
The IPAC 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 IPAC´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 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 speed: 50 – 18,000 rpm
- Countersink repeatability: ± 0.0006” (± 0.015 mm)
- Fastener diameter: 4/32“ – 8/32“ (3.2 mm – 6.4 mm)
- Clamping force: 110 – 600 lbs (50 – 267 daN)
- Drill spindle feed: up to 300“/min (7,620 mm/min)
- Material: Aluminum / Titanium / Composite
- Optional 10/32“ (7.9 mm)
- Upset force: up to 18,000 lbs (8,000 daN)
Positioning System
- linear axes X, Y, Z Positioning accuracy linear axis ± 0.2 mm
- Rotary axes A, B C 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 and Edge detection,
Countersink Depth, Fastener Head Height, Hole Diameter, Sealant - Automated fastener feeding system
- Ergonomic 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
Smart Factory instead of Manual Shimming: SHILA Lays the Foundation for Automated Joining Processes in the Aerospace Industry
- Published on 11 June 2026
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Rastede, June 2026 – Broetje-Automation, together with its consortium partners 3D.aero GmbH, Boeing, KEBA Industrial Automation, IPMT – Institute for Production Management and ‑Technology and WZL Aachen GmbH, has successfully completed the research project SHILA – “Shim-free assembly of thin-walled aircraft structures” funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). The aim of the project was to develop a fully digitally supported and highly automated process chain that enables precise assembly of large-format, thin-walled CFRP structural components without the previous use of shims.
Rasteder Economic Symposium at Broetje-Automation: Exchange, impulses and strong networks
This year’s Rastede Economic Symposium of the municipality of Rastede once again offered entrepreneurs from the region a valuable platform for exchange, inspiration and new contacts. This year’s event was hosted by Broetje-Automation, which welcomed numerous guests from business, politics and society.