Orbital and radial forming haven't changed much mechanically since they were invented in 1962. But, that's not to say the two technologies haven't changed at all. Over the past few years, both have benefited significantly from the same sensing technologies that have given assemblers so much control over ultrasonic welding, press-fitting and other force-dependent processes.
But, that's not to say the two technologies haven't changed at all. Over the past few years, both orbital and radial forming have benefited significantly from the same sensing technologies that have given assemblers so much control over ultrasonic welding, press-fitting and other force-dependent processes.