Battery Production - Cell Assembly - Beading Station

Cell Assembly is the middle phase of battery production. These documents define the process:

• OPC 40752 – 1 Notcher
• OPC 40752 – 2 Separator
• OPC 40752 – 3 Jelly Roll Winder
• OPC 40752 – 4 Stacker
• OPC 40752 – 5 Joining Station
• OPC 40752 – 6 Sealer
• OPC 40752 – 7 Beader
• OPC 40752 – 8 Tab Welding
• OPC 40752 – 9 Electrolyte Filler
• OPC 40752 – 10 Crimper
• OPC 40752 – 11 Tuber

This specification part describes the Beader (Beading Station) process step.
Beading denotes the forming process in which defined grooves or beads are introduced into the cell casing. These features increase the mechanical stability, dimensional accuracy, and safety of the battery cell.