This video features a C-Series Thermal Press configured for the heat staking of threaded inserts, a common application used to create strong, reliable threads in plastic components. This process is widely used across industries where durable fastening solutions are required without compromising part integrity.
The system is equipped with a power shuttle table that enables efficient loading and unloading while maintaining consistent part positioning throughout the cycle. Components are placed into a custom-engineered fixture designed to accurately locate and support the parts during the heat staking process.
Once the inserts are loaded, dual-hand Opto safety controls are engaged to initiate the cycle. The shuttle table advances the assembly into position beneath the thermal head, ensuring repeatable alignment from cycle to cycle.
Custom-designed heat stake probes are used to apply controlled heat and pressure to the threaded inserts, allowing them to be precisely embedded into the plastic material. The tooling is engineered to match the insert geometry, ensuring proper material flow and strong mechanical retention without damaging surrounding features.
The combination of precision tooling, controlled process parameters, and stable fixturing enables consistent, high-quality results across production runs. Thermal Press International systems are designed to deliver repeatable performance, making them well suited for both development and high-volume manufacturing environments where reliability and process control are critical.