Coil winding process modelling with deformation based wire tension analysis

For electric motors, the stator designs with tooth coils are predominant. Due to their noncircular shape, the tooth coils display a challenge for highly productive winding processes with a low coil resistance. With the use of a process model a prediction of the central process parameters, like the wire tension, can be achieved. This model consists of a wire deformation based multi-body-dynamic simulation, measurements and analytic model aspects which were validated at a test stand. It can be used to optimize controller and actuator designs for wire tension control systems and enables higher winding speeds and winding quality.