The guide arm ear curling machine is purpose-built for forming the circular pivot eyes (hinge holes) at both ends of automotive control arms (guide arms), combining end-section induction heating with mechanical eye-curling to roll the softened flat end into a closed or open circular eye profile — meeting the hinge assembly requirements between the control arm and the vehicle body or suspension system.
The end-heating unit employs medium-frequency induction technology for fast, precisely targeted localized heating of the control arm ends. The heat-affected zone is strictly confined to the eye-forming area, leaving the metallurgical structure and mechanical properties of the workpiece body fully intact, and ensuring the material has optimal plasticity during the curling operation.
To suit different production requirements, the machine is available in two configurations: a standard induction heating version for stable continuous production cycles, and a heat-accumulation induction heating version that stores thermal energy between heating intervals to reduce per-cycle energy consumption — offering enhanced efficiency for applications with higher energy-saving demands.
The eye-curling mechanism features high-precision tooling and a robust mechanical drive, completing the full eye form in a single stroke. The resulting eyes exhibit tight inner diameter tolerances, good roundness, clean end faces, and strong part-to-part consistency — meeting the exacting fit requirements for rubber bushing press-fitting and vehicle assembly.
The machine operates with a high degree of automation, with heating, feeding, and eye-curling sequences running in smooth coordination and at stable cycle times. Its compact footprint, absence of high-voltage hazards, safe operation, and straightforward maintenance make it well-suited to high-volume continuous production across multiple control arm specifications.