Available in 2 sizes and 4 forces.
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.
- Vertex MINI Press:
- ✓ 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
Calibration
Self-Calibration procedure & software for measurement values of Time, Pressure, Temperature, Distance for increased accuracy and compliance purposes. Sonitek supplies the following:
- User-Calibration Feature & Certificate:
- Enables embedded controls on Vertex machine for calibration.
- Includes initial Factory Calibration & Calibration Certificate
- 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
- 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
Model | VERTEX MINI Press | VERTEX MAX Press |
---|---|---|
Weight: | Approx. 170 lbs. (77 kg) | Approx. 300 lbs. (136 kg) |
Footprint: | 14.01" wide (356mm) x 20.51" deep (521mm) x 33" high (838 mm) | 16" wide (406 mm) x 26.625" (676 mm) deep x 40.5" high (1029 mm) |
Throat Depth: | 5" (127 mm) | 8" (203 mm) |
Stroke: | 5" (127 mm) | 5" (127 mm) |
Height Adjustment: | 13.5" (342 mm) | 19" (483 mm) |
Power & Zone Options
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.