Orbitform
Orbitform, Jackson, Michigan: orbital, radial, impact and roller forming machines, hot upset forming and automated assembly systems since 1984.
Orbitform
Type: Manufacturer of fastening, forming and assembly equipment
Location: 1600 Executive Drive, Jackson, Michigan 49203, USA
Orbitform suits manufacturers that join parts by forming metal rather than welding or using threaded fasteners. That covers riveting hinges, staking pins, swaging tube ends and rolling over edges. It's a strong fit for automotive, aerospace, medical device, hand tool and HVAC producers that need consistent, monitored joints, since its machines can log each joint and integrate vision checks. It suits both a shop wanting a single benchtop riveting machine and a plant needing a fully automated assembly cell. Its Solutions Lab is useful for buyers who aren't sure which process suits their part, because Orbitform can prototype it first.
Product Details
Impact Riveting Machines
Light-duty and heavy-duty machines for setting rivets quickly.
Orbital & Radial Forming Machines
Machines that form rivets, studs and edges with a rotating tool. Orbital forming suits general riveting, and radial forming suits delicate parts and precise heads.
Roller Forming
Articulating and static roller forming heads for rolling over edges and forming tube ends.
Hot Upset Forming
Equipment that heats and forms parts, suited to high-strength and difficult materials.
Specialty Presses
Custom press equipment for assembly operations.
Automation & Integration
Rotary dial systems, XY tables, servo positioning slides, robot integration and lean cell layouts.
Process Monitoring
Monitoring, data logging, vision integration and part serialisation.
Pivot Joint Testing
Equipment that tests the torque and movement of riveted pivot joints.
Material Handling
Conveyors, basketizers, dumpers and sorters.
Services
Spare parts and tooling, repair and maintenance, de-riveting, and prototyping in the Orbitform Solutions Lab.
Full Description
Orbitform has designed and built fastening, forming and assembly equipment in Jackson, Michigan, since 1984. Its machines join and shape parts by cold or hot forming metal, an approach used for everything from car seat mechanisms and door hinges to medical devices and hand tools.
The core range covers the main forming processes. Impact riveting machines set rivets fast for high volumes. Orbital and radial forming machines use a rotating tool to form rivet heads, studs and edges with less force and a better finish. Orbital suits general work, while radial suits more delicate parts. Roller forming heads roll over edges and form tube ends, hot upset forming handles tougher materials, and specialty presses cover other assembly tasks.
Orbitform also builds these processes into complete systems, using rotary dial tables, XY tables, servo slides, robots and lean cell layouts, together with conveyors and material handling. Its process monitoring tools log every joint, check parts with vision systems and add serial numbers for traceability. It also makes pivot joint testers that check riveted hinges for correct torque.
Its Solutions Lab prototypes customer parts and develops tooling before a machine is built, which helps buyers pick the right process. Orbitform also supplies spare parts and tooling, repairs and maintains equipment, and offers de-riveting. It serves industrial, hand tool, medical, automotive, aerospace and HVAC manufacturers.
FAQ
What is the difference between orbital and radial forming?
Both form metal with a rotating tool. Orbital forming suits general riveting and staking, while radial forming is gentler and more precise, suiting delicate parts and fine heads. Orbitform makes both.
Can Orbitform prototype my part before I buy a machine?
Yes. Its Solutions Lab prototypes parts and develops tooling before a machine is built.
Does Orbitform build automated assembly systems?
Yes. It builds systems with rotary dial tables, XY tables, servo slides, robots and material handling.
Can Orbitform machines monitor each joint?
Yes. Its process monitoring includes data logging, vision integration and part serialisation.
What industries use Orbitform equipment?
Industrial, hand tool, medical, automotive, aerospace and HVAC manufacturers.
How long has Orbitform been in business?
Since 1984, in Jackson, Michigan.