Insert Rotor into Dies: Methods of Inserting the Lamination Stack into the Die

Due to the large weight of the laminations stacks (see weight estimates), and the high temperature of the die-cast tooling (>600°C), a robot or some other mechanical device should be used to insert the assembled lamination stack into the die. Contact information for two worldwide suppliers of robots is listed below.

Company NameLocationWeb Site
ABB Worldwide www.abb.com/robotics
Fanuc Worldwide http://www.fanuc.co.jp/en/product/robot/index.html