VERTEX mini/MAX Series

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The VERTEX MINI & VERTEX MAX SERIES advanced Heat Staking Presses were designed from the start to set new standards in quality, safety, & performance. Offering high speed, ergonomic & repeatable solutions for precise and repeatable thermal applications, like heat staking (riveting) of plastic bosses, insertion, filter & membrane sealing, and many more plastics joining applications.

Available in 2 sizes and 4 forces.

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VERTEX Series Heat Staking Machines

VERTEX MINI & VERTEX MAX side by side

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 Process

Insertion

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

Staking Process

Staking

Custom platens available to stake several studs/tabs simultaneously.

Degating Process

Degating

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

Date Coding Process

Date Coding

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

Rotary Tables & Safety Cell Machine Stands

 

Sonitek Rotary Table

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

 

Sonitek Machine Stand

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

VERTEX Series 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

  • ✓ 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
Vertex Forces Diagram

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

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