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Type of connection essent

Various joining processes are used depending on

I and process development, a lab with
ncreasing levels of efficiency, com-
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also be found in modern-day vehicles product development with subsequent
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greater role. An example of this devel- ture of components for solenoid valve
opment is solenoid valves. Their use in- production is particularly relevant in
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gears in vehicles fitted with automatic rolled magnetic sleeves. To meet the
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gearboxes or controlling fuel injection actual criteria required, e.g. leak-tight-
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systems. Throttle systems, exhaust gas ness, assembly force, tensile strength
recirculation and bypass switching in at break, technical cleanliness, along
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turbochargers are also suitable areas of with other aspects, the application tech-
application. SCHERDEL manufactures nology engineers choose the right pro-
some of the main components for as- cedure from a range of options. At
sembling functional magnetic compo- SCHERDEL, clinching, a joining
nent parts such as solenoid valves and process available in three different ver-
actuators. The solenoid valves include sions, and resistance welding or laser
the rolled magnetic sleeve as the hous- welding have set the standard in terms
ing, the cover – known as the yoke disc of best practice. The following types of
and generally manufactured as a fine- connection exist: sliding clinch, folding
blanking part – as well as the plug con- clinch, clinched and partially welded
tacts for connecting the coil. Compres- sleeve, welded sleeve or welded and
sion springs produced by the Group are compressed sleeve. Furthermore, it is
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frequently used to reset the valve to a possible to assemble the first yoke disc
Hans-Martin Rambold
defined initial position. The cost-effec- as a cover on the rolled sleeve, thus al-
Division Manager
tive manufacture of these components lowing customers to complete assembly
is guaranteed at SCHERDEL by inno- at their own production plants before
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vation teams from various departments simply fitting the second yoke disc.
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working together across a wide range Since the development of functional
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of disciplines. For instance, material component parts in the automotive
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MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES B. Eng.

Hermann Eulefeld
Application Technology En-
gineer

Tel.: +49 9231 603-577
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hermann.eulefeld@ Depending on the specific requirements for the components, the appropriate version of the clinching
process for joining is specified. The image displays the various connection types described in the arti-
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cle.