VERTEX Series Heat Staking Machines

VERTEX MINI & VERTEX MAX side by side.

Key Features

• ✓ Self-Calibration Procedure, an industry first, for increased accuracy & compliance
• ✓ Extra-large Blanchard ground cast aluminum working platform with bolt hole circle patterns for mounting lower jigs and fixtures
• ✓ Precise dovetail actuator support with new rigid column design for accurate and repeatable gross head adjustment, equipped with position indicator and hand crank for easy adjustment
• ✓ 4-Post design precision guided non-rotating thruster/actuator with eight precision bearings and four ground and plated shafts for precise and repeatable process
• ✓ Available in two press sizes: VERTEX & VERTEX MAX. Comparison image (.JPG) & Comparison Dims. (.PDF)
• ✓ Available in 4 thruster/actuator sizes (force values are at @ 100 psi):
  • Vertex MINI Press:
    • V3 model = 300 lbs.
    • V5 Model = 700 lbs.
  • Vertex MAX Press:
    • V10 Model = 1250 lbs.
    • V20 Model = 1960 lbs.
• ✓ 5" (127mm) stroke with adjustable micro-positive stop with .001" increments
• ✓ Thermal Runaway alarms with automatic heater shut off
• ✓ Heater shut down with any loss of line pressure or E-stop function
• ✓ Head Speed Controls for pneumatic portion of head travel for UP and DOWN speed control
• ✓ Velocity and Distance Control unit model VCU for dual stage speed control and precision adjustment of stake depth. (VCU instruction video)
• ✓ JOG MODE! New Feature: jog head up and down for setups
• ✓ Line pressure regulator (FR) with digital gauge read out and filter with dump valve and lock-out/tag out
• ✓ Rigid tool mounting plate for mounting upper heated tooling
• ✓ Vertex Digital micro controller system with 5" (MINI press) or 7" (MAX press) COLOR touch screen HMI that controls ALL Process Parameters including timers, temperatures and multilevel alarms
• ✓ HMI Integrated auto-tuning temperature controls
• ✓ Dynamic zone and heater output assignments via HMI allows for easy configuration of multi-zone tooling change-overs
• ✓ Secondary Temperature monitoring of tooling mode (view without control)
• ✓ JOB PRESETS - Multi Preset storage to store, recall, and assign parameters
• ✓ Resettable & Lifetime cycle part counters
• ✓ Hybrid Automation capable with I/O output and control options and accessories panel for rotary tables and integration of automation components and peripheral devices
• ✓ Multi-level Password Protection to prevent unauthorized access to controls
• ✓ Sonitek 4-zone temperature controller (upgradeable to 8 zones on MAX press) features a touchscreen for setting temperature in °F or °C, easy auto-tuning, and quick-connect heater/thermocouple connections at the rear.
• ✓ THREE Year Limited Warranty

Heat Staking Processes

Insertion

Standard tips available for inserts up to 3/8" or M10

Staking

Custom platens available to stake several studs/tabs simultaneously.

Degating

Heated sharp blades with beveled edge can cut gate flush to -.010

Date Coding

Use type holders or multi-wheel numbering for permanent part I.D.

Rotary Tables & Safety Cell Machine Stands

Rotary Indexing Tables

Sonitek's Rotary Tables enhance productivity and streamline your production process. These precision-engineered tables offer smooth, efficient rotational movement for quick and easy part handling.

• Various sizes available
• Precision indexing for accurate positioning
• Durable construction for long-term reliability
• Easy integration with VERTEX series machines

Safety Cells / Machine Stands

Sonitek Machine Stands provide a stable and ergonomic foundation for your VERTEX series heat staking machines, designed for industrial environments and optimal operator comfort.

• Light curtains for safe operation
• Heavy-duty construction for stability and durability
• Casters for mobility (lockable for safety)
• Compatible with all VERTEX series models
• Fork lift tubes
• Available with storage options for tools and accessories

Options & Accessories

• ✓ NIST Factory Calibration Certificate (ships with system)
• ✓ Digital Air Package for total pneumatic process control. Includes digital EPR, Process Pressure alarms all programmed via HMI
• ✓ OTA - Out of temperature process alarm which prevents machine from cycling if heaters are not within a settable +/- range
• ✓ Additional 4 heated zone controller with outputs (MAX only)
• ✓ Post Cooling Kit Assembly (May be required, check with sales engineer)
• ✓ Opto-Touch (zero force) Palm Button upgrade (all models)
• ✓ Leveling plate for planarity squaring of fixtures to upper head
• ✓ Quick Change Tooling Head Assembly (includes one male dovetail) (Quick Change instruction video)
• ✓ Additional Male dovetails only for additional upper heated tooling
• ✓ Pneumatic slide table model PST-4 (4") PST-7 (7") for use on Vertex series bases
• ✓ End of Stroke sensor model EOS-1 to indicate cycle was completed
• ✓ Up to four part presence sensors
• ✓ Pre-heat Option for insertion applications
• ✓ Strip Delay with 2nd Post cooling
• ✓ PLA Pressure line loss alarms (included in Digital Air Package)
• ✓ USB DATA COLLECTION - Transfer machine data per cycle to a USB thumb drive or data collection system for analysis
• ✓ CE upgrade available, requires 220 volt

Calibration

Self-Calibration procedure & software for measurement values of Time, Pressure, Temperature, Distance for increased accuracy and compliance purposes. Sonitek supplies the following:

1. User-Calibration Feature & Certificate:
   • Enables embedded controls on Vertex machine for calibration.
   • Includes initial Factory Calibration & Calibration Certificate
2. Calibration Toolkit (P/N 600-1320 or 600-1319 for AB Controls):
   • Includes 1 manual & Calibration Worksheet for step-by-step customer-calibration instructions for customer use.
   • Includes 1 set of adaptor cables, fittings, & harnesses for connecting customer calibration equipment to a Vertex Machine
3. Calibration Equipment (P/N 600-1321):
   • Includes recommended calibration equipment such as a thermocouple simulator, digital pressure gauge, oscilloscope, blank Calibration Certificate, and Calibration labels.

Option 1 is sold per machine.
Options 2 and 3 can be used on multiple machines.

Specifications

Power & Zone Options

• ✓ 1440 Watt / 4 Zone / 120V 15A (Standard US wall plug)
• ✓ 1920 Watt / 4 Zone / 120V 20A
• ✓ 3840 Watt / 4 Zone / 240V 20A
• ✓ 3840 Watt / 8 Zone / 240V 20A (MAX Only)

Air Requirement

ALL MODELS: Clean (5 micron), dry air, 80 psi @ 20 CFM min.

Air Consumption Calculation

Air consumption = Stroke length (in.) x Bore Size x Cycles/min x SCFM factor

Power Factor:

• 3.14 = V3 Series
• 7.07 = V5 Series
• 12.57 = V10 Series
• 19.64 = V20 Series

* Lower forces also available via an optional "Low Force Option" package.

Downloads

• Full Dimensions: Vertex MINI Press (.PDF) & Vertex MAX Press (.PDF). Also: Comparison Dimensions (.PDF)
• Literature: Download Literature (.PDF)
• CAD Files: Vertex MINI Press CAD (.STP) and Vertex MAX Press CAD(.STP)
• Electrical Load Limits: Download Load Limits.PDF

*Specifications and design are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.