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.
Designing and testing assembly prototypes can be challenging. When you think you’ve found the solution, you wind up with more issues to overcome. Quality test after quality test bring both victories and failures. Here at Orbitform, we like to call those failures “lessons learned.” We thrive on helping our customers work through those lessons and [click here for more]
Orbitform is well known for their expertise in forming, fastening, riveting and assembly. From orbital and radial forming to roller forming, impact riveting and hot upset forming, we offer a variety of solutions. When partnering with our engineers for your project, we can determine the best custom fit solution for your application to achieve your [click here for more]
Product design can be one of the most challenging tasks for an engineer. From multiple concepts through building prototypes, engineers take many steps to ensure their design meets functional and safety requirements. Once they’ve finalized their design with management’s approval, they now have to determine exactly how they’re going to assemble it. There are many [click here for more]
Manufacturing is a fast-paced industry. The ability to react to customer demand immediately greatly elevates positioning within the industry and opens the door to great growth. Recently, a stamping house was approached by their customer to become a full component supplier. Responding to the challenge required immediate action to develop an assembly solution. Initially [click here for more]
Rivets can be found in many different products. From components in your vehicle to fire sprinklers in your workplace, permanent assembly processes produce strong joints critical to part success. Orbitform has been supporting manufacturers across multiple industries for more than 30 years. Our assembly experts have seen many unique applications. One of the unique industries [click here for more]
Manufacturing requires consistency and repeatability. When your assembly process is inconsistent and you experience quality issues, where do you turn? Orbitform is the leading expert in forming fastening and assembly solutions. We partner with manufacturers to find the best possible assembly process. Recently, we were approached by a manufacturer on an articulating joint with a [click here for more]
Orbital Riveting has many advantages as a permanent assembly solution. The process results in minimal shank swell, perfect for smooth articulating joints. It can also provide aesthetically pleasing finished forms as the peen tool kneads the material into place. Rivets and fasteners for orbital riveting often cost less than those required for other non-permanent assembly [click here for more]
Vehicle Safety When backing out of your driveway and speeding down the road on your way to work, you probably don’t give much thought to the effort it takes to run your vehicle. We have come to expect the highest quality out of our vehicles to provide transportation, while keeping us safe. Vehicle manufacturers perform [click here for more]
Orbitform has been working with manufacturers in the HVAC industry for many years. Whether it’s assembling fan blades, vents, louvers, ceiling dampers, or pipe fittings, we understand the needs of HVAC manufacturers. Over the years, we have provided a number of process solutions for HVAC manufacturers. Custom Throat Depth When it comes to heating and [click here for more]
Heightened Volume Requirements Moving parts from one process to another becomes challenging as the assembly grows. Palletized conveyors are a great solution for heightened volume requirements. Orbitform is a leading expert in palletized conveyors and has created many options for material handling. Too Large for Operator Handling Automotive component production requirements often are too large [click here for more]
How do you assemble your part? There are seemingly infinite ways to assemble, fasten, and adhere your part together. How do you decide? It starts with whether or not you need to take your part apart, as some processes result in permanent bonds. At Orbitform, we specialize in permanent part assembly. When your part doesn’t [click here for more]
Rising off-shore tariffs are changing the American Economy. Many companies who have previously sent their manufacturing overseas are now pulling these processes back into the states. Finding viable labor resources to complete these processes continues to be harder and harder. As companies are challenged with the reshoring of their manufacturing and labor shortage, the demand [click here for more]
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]
