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Brake Pad Shim Automatic Bending & Forming Equipment

Automotive Brake System Supplier2025

Automatic bending and forming equipment for multi-layer composite brake pad shims — integrating servo bending, inline angle inspection, springback compensation, and defect sorting to meet automotive-grade consistency.

Technical Specifications

Key parameters and delivery form.

Product type
Brake pad shim
Angle precision
±0.5°
Key process
Servo bend + closed-loop angle
Inspection
Bend angle / visual / dimension
Changeover
≤ 15 min
Automation
Auto load/unload + inline test + sort

Scope of Delivery

  • Servo bending & forming
  • Inline angle inspection
  • Automatic springback compensation
  • Multi-layer material compatibility
  • Defect sorting
  • Multi-variant quick changeover

Process Highlights

  • 1Servo bending with closed-loop angle control — ±0.5° springback compensation
  • 2Compatible with multi-layer composite shims, supports quick multi-variant changeover
  • 3Inline angle inspection and auto defect sorting prevent escape
  • 4Full-process parameter logging for automotive-grade traceability
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About This Project

How does a brake pad shim bending machine handle spring-steel springback?
Spring steel typically springs back by about 2°–5° after bending, varying with material batch. The equipment uses servo bending with closed-loop angle control, pre-compensating (over-bending) for the springback angle, with in-line vision/laser angle measurement and automatic reject sorting of out-of-tolerance parts; measurement can be fed back into compensation. Bending angle accuracy reaches ±0.5°.
Does the shim bending equipment support multi-variant changeover?
Yes. SMED quick-change fixtures allow routine multi-variant changeover within 15 minutes; process parameters such as bending angle and travel are stored as recipes per product model and recalled from the HMI with one click, suiting multi-variant, medium-and-small-batch flexible production.
How do you prevent defective bent parts from escaping?
Every piece passes in-line angle inspection and visual/dimensional checks; out-of-tolerance parts are automatically sorted into a reject lane. Full-process parameter logging supports automotive-grade per-piece traceability and customers' IATF 16949 audit requirements.
Is this a standalone machine or a full line? What is the delivery scope?
Both standalone machines and integrated lines with automatic load/unload are available, covering multi-layer material feeding, servo bending and forming, in-line inspection, defect sorting and data logging. Equipment is designed and built to automotive-grade quality requirements; standard solutions deliver in about 60 days, with a response within 24 business hours.
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