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Hemming technology

We are pioneers in roller hemming technology

The production of body components such as doors, flaps, sunroofs and side panels is characterized by the use of various joining and bonding techniques. Hemming technology is considered essential in the joining process of interior and exterior parts. On the one hand, the hemmed joint plays an important role in corrosion protection, and on the other, it improves the rigidity of the body components.

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What is Hemming?

Generally speaking, hemming is the process of joining two components together by forming a flange. In joining technology, the edge of thin-walled sheet metal is hemmed by 90 degrees to form a hem. Sheets can be joined together in a form-fit by further Hemming, i.e. rebating.

To achieve optimum quality, the hemming process takes place in several stages.

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FFT covers the entire process chain

In times of increasing variant diversity, flexible production systems and services in the field of roller hemming and machine hemming technology are increasingly required. We cover the entire process chain from the planning of hemming methods and concepts to project planning, implementation, quality optimization and after sales.

Concept planning

We develop customized hemming concepts for optimal processes.

Project planning

Detailed planning ensures efficient implementation of your hemming solutions.

Realization

Precise manufacturing and assembly ensures reliable hemming processes in production.

Quality optimization

Continuous improvements increase hemming accuracy and process reliability.

We have been supplying the global market with our products and systems for over 20 years

In the past, hemmed joints on car body components were produced exclusively by stationary hemming machines known as "table-top" machines. Shaping tool jaws produce the hem. This is a very reliable but rigid process. An alternative is the use of roller hemming systems. Here, a robot-guided tool is used, which is equipped with a so-called hemming roller. The degrees of freedom provided by the industrial robot make the hemming process very flexible.

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Our product portfolio

Our products are geared towards the needs of the market. Progress and constant innovation are characteristic of this and are representative of our environmentally conscious and sustainability-oriented way of thinking.

The starting point for our products is the interface between process optimization and its economic efficiency.

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Different parts must be bent so that they can be connected to each other via a seam. FFThemtec offers a range of products for this purpose, which are used in different areas.

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Robot-guided hemming heads

With more than 15 years of experience, we are the market leader in the field of robot-guided roller hemming heads. Whether hang-on or add-on parts, our product solutions offer great flexibility and maximum quality in our customers' automated production systems. Some hemming heads even allow efficient hemming with two steps in just one single robot movement.

In counter-roller hemming, one roller performs the forming and the second roller absorbs the resulting force. The counter roller principle results in a closed hemming force curve. An expensive hemming bed is not required as a backing.

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Integrated hemming systems

Complete hemming systems are always used when special geometries present a particular challenge. In vehicle construction, this is often the case with wheel arches, doors and also, for example, panoramic or sliding roofs.

This is where our manual, pneumatically assisted or fully automated solutions come into play, mastering these tasks with ease. A special feature here is the FFThemtec180°, with which we can even generate a 180° fold.

Hemming systems from FFT

 

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Accessories and components

FFThemtecroller cleaning enables the automatic cleaning of hemming rollers without interrupting the ongoing automatic process. For the cleaning process, the robot moves with the hemming roller in front of the drive element. There, the hemming roller is moistened with a minimum amount of oil and the adhesive is removed by a scraper.

In addition to this system, FFT is constantly developing further accessories, such as the currentFFThemtecHemQC Force tool for monitoring seam quality and accuracy, in order to continuously improve them.

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Robot-guided hemming heads

With more than 15 years of experience, we are the market leader in the field of robot-guided roller hemming heads. Whether hang-on or add-on parts, our product solutions offer great flexibility and maximum quality in our customers' automated production systems. Some hemming heads even allow efficient hemming with two steps in just one single robot movement.

In counter-roller hemming, one roller performs the forming and the second roller absorbs the resulting force. The counter roller principle results in a closed hemming force curve. An expensive hemming bed is not required as a backing.

All hemming heads

Integrierte Falzsysteme

Integrated hemming systems

Complete hemming systems are always used when special geometries present a particular challenge. In vehicle construction, this is often the case with wheel arches, doors and also, for example, panoramic or sliding roofs.

This is where our manual, pneumatically assisted or fully automated solutions come into play, mastering these tasks with ease. A special feature here is the FFThemtec180°, with which we can even generate a 180° fold.

Hemming systems from FFT

 

FFThemtec Falz-Zubehör

Accessories and components

FFThemtecroller cleaning enables the automatic cleaning of hemming rollers without interrupting the ongoing automatic process. For the cleaning process, the robot moves with the hemming roller in front of the drive element. There, the hemming roller is moistened with a minimum amount of oil and the adhesive is removed by a scraper.

In addition to this system, FFT is constantly developing further accessories, such as the currentFFThemtecHemQC Force tool for monitoring seam quality and accuracy, in order to continuously improve them.

Show accessories

 

Hemming technology that inspires. We look forward to getting in touch with you:

Send us your concept idea, your automation request or a description of your hemming process that we can support you with. We look forward to presenting our standardized portfolio to you, but also to developing new solutions together with you.

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