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Thermoset adhesive bonding of friction material to large clutch plates for metal forming presses.

Cleveland Oak has the capability to bond friction material to large clutch plates (up to 116" diameter) and does so on a regular basis. This case, however, presented special challenges, not the least of which was that the new customer's spare plate (from another vendor) had failed and they were in a breakdown situation.

The 116" diameter plate required special lining as well has being of very large diameter. The lining consisted of 40 segmented trapezoids with rounded corners, which normally would not be an issue except that these were 1.5" thick and required bolting to the plate as well as bonding. The counter-bored bolt holes were to be plugged with lining. Because of time restraints the friction lining had to be laminated to build the required thickness, then cut to final size on the water jet saw.

The job actually went smoother than expected and the relined plate was shipped 8 days after receipt of the order. The 12,000 ton forging press is up and running. Since then we have also relined the spare plate, albeit in a more leisurely manner.

Our capability, coupled with commitment to customer requirements, product knowledge and ability to innovate came together to complete this challenging project. Contact us to see what we can do for you.
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Thermoset Adhesive Bonding Project Highlights

Product Name

 N/A Large Clutch Plate

Product Description

 N/A This large clutch plate is used to start and stop a 12,000 ton forging press.

Primary Capabilities Applied/Processes

 N/A Supply and Fabricate Friction Material Thermoset Adhesive Bonding of Friction Material to Plate

Secondary Capabilities Applied/Processes

 N/A Manufacture Entire Plate to Spec Reline Existing Plate

Equipment Used to Manufacture Part

 N/A Adhesive Coating Machine Large Computer Controlled Ovens Surface Grinders Water Jet Saw

Overall Part Outer Diameter

 N/A Up to 116 inUp to 2950 mm

Tightest Tolerances

 N/A ± 0.002 in± 0.05 mm

Material Used

 N/A All types of friction material from virtually any manufacturer on the world.

Material Finish

 N/A As Required

In Process Testing/Inspection Performed

 N/A Friction material thickness and shape, adhesive thickness, oven and bond line temperature control, adhesive cure and final thickness are all monitored. Inspection reports are custom tailored to meet customer requirements.

Industry for Use

 N/A Metal Stamping and Forging

Volume

 N/A Low Volume, Typically 1 to 3 Plates Per Order on Large Plates.

Delivery/Turnaround Time

 N/A Approximately 3 Weeks

Delivery Location

 N/A FOB Canton OH, USA

Standards Met

 N/A Meet or exceed all industry standards as well as specific customer requirements.