Orbitform designs and builds assembly equipment for manufacturing. Since 1984, Orbitform has delivered over 7,000 assembly machines and custom assembly systems to a wide range of customers and industries around the world.
We Build Machines For:
Orbital Riveting & Fastening
Impact Riveting
Roller Forming
Hot Upset Forming & Riveting
Projection & Resistance Welding
Assembly Automation
Conveying Systems
NEW Flush Self-Piercing Riveting
We Provide Services For:
Assembly Analysis
Tooling Development
Batch Production Runs
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Orbital Riveting / Forming
A smooth, non-impact cold forming process used to create permanent joints with a high aesthetic appeal and a range of articulation potential.
All Orbitform tooling is developed in-house. Our engineers can make special recommendations based on your application to deliver ideal tooling for your machines.
When it comes to assembling your parts, there are many factors that must be considered, including strength of the joint, appearance, hole fill, and more. Furthermore, there are many fastening and forming processes that can be used, each with their own advantages. How do you decide which process is the best fit for your application [click here for more]
It was a cold, blustery day in April. As the dreary clouds slowly blew overhead, excitement at Orbitform stirred. The pitter patter of everyday hustle and bustle in the workplace slowed as employees gathered to watch a spectacle. A great arrival was about to take place and the team all gathered to take witness of [click here for more]
Orbitform has worked with many industries, including medical, aerospace, recreational, and more. As a proud Michigan manufacturer, we have been partnering with automotive manufacturers for 30+ years. We have provided assembly solutions for a large variety of automotive applications, including seating components, strikers, and more. Here are a few examples of some of the components [click here for more]
Impact riveting is well known for fast cycle time and ability to provide maximum shank swell. In addition to both desirable features, Milford by Orbitform is also incredibly flexible in riveting options. Recently, when approached by a customer with a high volume application requiring multiple hits, Orbitform went to work to find options to achieve [click here for more]
Impact Riveting uses impact force to permanently fasten components together. The quick process helps to minimize cycle time, increase throughput, and lower operating expenses. The most commonly used rivet for impact riveting is a mild steel semi-tubular rivet. The proper rivet geometry is crucial to meet the joint requirements. Orbitform’s Lab Technicians have helped numerous [click here for more]
Value Added When building large machinery and equipment, organization and hard work are key to ensure a value-added end product. In manufacturing, one of the best ways to stay organized and move projects forward is to invest in a great project management program. Top-Down Support Orbitform has invested copious amounts of time and resources to [click here for more]
Orbitform began in 1984, manufacturing Orbital and Radial Forming Equipment. During our first ten years, we expanded on our existing processes by adding a multi-forming option with our multi-point heads. We also created our Solutions Lab to help our customers with product design and to determine the best process for their application. Having worked mostly [click here for more]
Forming a flare Orbitally forming a flare is a unique process. As a forming force is applied, material flows to the path of least resistance, lead by the geometry of the peen tool. Finished form is dependent on the design of the surrounding assembly area, as well as the tooling needed for the process. Dimensional [click here for more]
Orbitform strives to be on the cutting edge of continuous improvement. We invest heavily to be the best versions of ourselves, in both our employees and our manufacturing processes. Our latest investment in continuous improvement is our new 3D Printing Cell, along with a Mechanical Engineer dedicated to 3D printing. How it all began In [click here for more]
What’s the difference? We hear it all the time – what is the difference between orbital and radial riveting. It’s an important subject to discuss when designing a new assembly and looking for the right fastening or forming process. To help you better understand each process and find the right solution, we have put together [click here for more]
Manufacturers in the medical industry face extreme pressures to produce robust parts at high volumes. It is crucial that their products have secure joints that withstand wear and tear, but they also need to be produced quickly and in a cost-effective manner. It’s not enough to produce a good product if you aren’t seeing an [click here for more]
Designing Prototypes Consumers are always looking for the newest and greatest versions of products. To meet the demand, design engineers are challenged with continuing to provide newer, greater, safer and more technical products. When it comes to designing, proving out a prototype, and manufacturing a product, how do you determine whether your assembly will meet [click here for more]
When you need to assemble round, thin-walled, tubular, metal parts, there are some unique challenges to overcome. Typical assembly processes like crimping can result in cracking, an inconsistent form, or part failure. Orbitform’s Roller Forming process is a solution to the challenges possible with these parts. What is Roller Forming? Roller Forming is a non-impact [click here for more]
Two years ago, Orbitform acquired Aaron’s Machinery Corporation out of Chicago, Illinois. Aaron’s Machinery had been in the riveting machine rebuild business for 36 years. We continue to welcome their previous customers into the Orbitform family. If you worked with Aaron’s Machinery Corporation in the past, we are here to support you. We offer both [click here for more]
High Workload, Limited Workforce Limited resources… It’s a problem many manufacturers are currently facing – plenty of work, purchase orders, and customers to work with, but not enough qualified employees to complete the workload. When the workload continues to grow, but the workforce is sparse, how do you manufacture assemblies that impress your customers? Multiple [click here for more]
JACKSON, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 1, 2019 Orbitform announced today that an investor group led by Orbitform, a manufacturer of product assembly systems, has acquired conveyor and quick die change equipment manufacturer Wardcraft of Spring Arbor, Michigan. The investor group purchasing Wardcraft includes Orbitform and several individual investors. Wardcraft designs and manufactures conveyors and quick die [click here for more]
Orbitform partners with ASK to protect data against cyberattacks. Orbitform Group (Orbitform), a leader in Michigan manufacturing design and assembly, is proactively working to protect its organization and increase its cybersecurity posture with Live Security Monitoring through Application Specialist Kompany (ASK), an IT managed services and cybersecurity company. Through Live Security Monitoring, ASK monitors and [click here for more]
Landing Gear Safety In the Aerospace industry, safety is key in ensuring landing gear functions properly. Orbitform has worked with landing gear experts to permanently form, fasten or rivet components to ensure safety while maintaining proper function of the assembly. Service and Support Recently, an Aerospace customer contacted us with a need for flexibility in [click here for more]
The concept of the long stroke powerhead was born out of a necessity to solve a customer’s assembly challenge for an automotive side mirror. The interior tube sat so deep within the part that the stroke capacity of our existing powerheads was insufficient. As Orbitform engineers examined the application to find a solution, we envisioned [click here for more]
Solenoid Assembly Process Change As a solenoid valve manufacturer, customers rely on you to supply fast, safe switching with a long service life. Manufacturers face increasing pressure to decrease size while increasing longevity and function. Transmissions are being re-engineered smaller with more complicated designs; forcing solenoid valve designs to fit in tight spots. This limited [click here for more]
Buying online from a remote location has its challenges. You assume you are getting a good functional product, trusting the manufacturer has done diligence in quality inspection prior to shipping. You receive the product, attempt to use it, and realize there is an issue, the unexpected distraction that negatively impacts production, throughput, and potentially a [click here for more]
You’ve decided on impact riveting as the best process for your application. With a fast cycle time and simple operation, you have the advantage over your competitors. Now you need to determine how to feed the rivets for installation. What are your options? Standard Rotary Hopper Most of Orbitform’s Impact Riveters come standard with a [click here for more]
We strive every day to find stability and control in our lives. Why not choose the same path with your manufacturing and assembly processes? At Orbitform, we provide solutions that monitor your machine process to help you find that process stability. We search for ways to improve quality and reduce your scrap by integrating our [click here for more]
Solutions Solved Orbitform has applied our core forming, joining, and assembly processes over the past 34 years, to 1000’s of applications, solving customers’ assembly challenges…..retaining a bearing, riveting the blade on a snow shovel, forming the tabs on a blower assembly, roller forming a tube end for airbag assemblies, and hot upset riveting automotive door [click here for more]
A spare parts and tooling strategy is like a life insurance policy: you should have one, but you don’t realize the importance of it until you need it. Think of this strategy as risk mitigation for managing and limiting the potential for catastrophic failures. Some companies view investing in spare parts and tooling as a [click here for more]
