RoboHelix Helical Coiling Machine Design
Client / Industry: Manufacturing – Automotive & Electronics
Role: Mechanical Design & Drafting
In the precision-driven world of manufacturing, the RoboHelix helical coiling machine represents a major advancement in coil production technology. Designed to craft high-quality helical coils with exceptional accuracy, the machine supports critical applications across industries such as automotive and electronics. Our team played a key role by creating detailed manufacturing drawings that enabled suppliers to construct the machine to exact specifications.
Project Objective
The primary goal of the RoboHelix project was to design an advanced machine capable of coiling fine wires with tight tolerances. Our contribution focused on producing comprehensive manufacturing drawings for each component, ensuring accurate fabrication and assembly by suppliers.
Design & Development
Using SolidWorks, our team developed 3D models based on the initial design requirements. Through iterative refinement and collaboration with design engineers, we optimised components for both performance and manufacturability. Parametric modeling techniques were applied to create adaptable designs, allowing seamless adjustments throughout the development process.
Manufacturing Drawings
The manufacturing drawings formed the backbone of the production phase. They included:
Multiple views (front, top, side, isometric) to clearly illustrate part geometry
Precise dimensions with tolerances
Material and surface finish specifications
Notes on manufacturing processes, including welding and machining
All drawings adhered to ISO 128 standards, ensuring clarity and consistency for global suppliers.
Challenges & Solutions
A key challenge was accurately representing the coiling mechanism’s complex curvature. By combining detailed calculations, prototype testing, and close collaboration with engineers, we refined the design and captured these intricate details in the drawings.
Proactive communication with suppliers was maintained throughout, allowing for prompt clarifications and revisions. This approach minimised delays and ensured a smooth manufacturing process.
Quality Assurance
Each drawing underwent a rigorous multi-step review:
Self-checks by the drafter to identify initial errors
Peer reviews for an additional perspective
Senior engineer approval to verify technical accuracy
This ensured high-quality, error-free drawings for suppliers.
Outcome
Thanks to precise manufacturing documentation, the RoboHelix machine was successfully constructed and is now operational, producing helical coils that meet stringent quality standards. All drawings were delivered on time, keeping the manufacturing process on schedule.
Team Expertise
Our skilled mechanical designers and drafters brought deep expertise in CAD software, manufacturing processes, and quality control. Their proficiency and dedication were pivotal to the project’s success.
Conclusion
The RoboHelix project exemplifies the crucial role of detailed manufacturing drawings in transforming innovative concepts into reality. Our commitment to precision, quality, and collaboration ensured the successful production of a machine that advances helical coiling technology.
