Metal Part Manufacturers Entering Metal Can Cap Manufacturing for Cylindrical and Prismatic Cells – India
Project Overview
Bonsai Technology is currently assisting a leading metal part manufacturer in transitioning into the production of metal can caps for cylindrical and prismatic lithium-ion cells. This ongoing project focuses on adapting the manufacturer’s capabilities to meet the specific requirements of the battery cell industry.
Client Challenges
- Industry Shift: The manufacturer needs to pivot from general metal part production to the specialized field of battery cell can caps.
- Technical Adjustments: Required modifications to processes and equipment to align with the precise standards for cell can caps.
- Market Integration: Developing strategies to effectively penetrate and compete in the lithium-ion battery market.
Solution Provided
Bonsai Technology is providing comprehensive support throughout the project:
- Market Analysis: Performing ongoing assessments of the metal can cap market to inform strategic decisions.
- Technical Evaluation: Continuously reviewing and advising on modifications needed for existing manufacturing capabilities.
- Process Development: Designing and refining processes for manufacturing cylindrical and prismatic can caps, including stamping and quality control measures.
- Equipment Selection: Recommending and facilitating the integration of specialized equipment for metal can stamping.
- Cost model development for offtake agreement support: Developed a cost model to achieve a tentative cost per can and supported customer to engage with gigafactories for offtake agreements
Implementation Process
- Initial Analysis: Conducting a thorough evaluation of current operations and identifying gaps for transitioning to can cap manufacturing.
- Process Design: Developing and iterating on manufacturing processes tailored to the requirements of cylindrical and prismatic cells.
- Equipment Integration: Assisting with the selection, installation, and setup of new equipment.
- Training and Support: Providing ongoing training and technical support to ensure smooth implementation.
Project Outcome
The project is actively progressing, with ongoing development and adjustments being made to ensure successful entry into the metal can cap manufacturing market. Continuous support and refinement are being provided to meet industry standards and client expectations.