Design of Fin Insertion Station in Radiator Assembly Line

Abstract

Radiators of different shapes and sizes require different radiator core builder machines to suit their configurations and dimensions. We present a design of such a machine that will be used for forming the tube-fin matrix as a part of assembly of radiator cores. It improves upon the existing type of machine by using a single structure for the entire assembly of radiator core. Also, it can be used to assemble cores of different sizes by incorporating perpendicular linear motion rails which can change the distance between the tube holders. This makes the machine very flexible and also saves time and floor space.