Manufacturing Solutions for Data Centre Infrastructure
The expansion of digital infrastructure is driving strong demand for reliable electrical and mechanical components used in data centre construction.
Manufacturers supplying this sector must combine high production volumes, precise manufacturing and flexibility for multiple product variations.
Pivatic delivers automated sheet metal production solutions that enable efficient manufacturing of electrical infrastructure components through integrated punching, cutting and bending processes.
Racks for server units
Server racks function as essential tools for managing data centre equipment and optimising airflow.
Cabinet frames
Frame thickness is optimised for structural load, ensuring high durability while managing overall weight.
Panels and doors
Panels maintain high stiffness using thin sheet metal to maximise airflow and assembly efficiency.
These components are widely used in power distribution systems, electrical cabinets and supporting infrastructure within modern data centres. Efficient manufacturing requires flexible sheet metal processing combined with reliable automation.
Mounting panels
Frame
Wall enclosures
Manufacturing Challenges in Data Centre Supply Chains
High Production Volumes
Data centre construction projects require large quantities of standardized sheet metal components. Production systems must maintain consistent cycle times while ensuring reliability in long production runs.
Product Variability
Even standardized components vary in dimensions, hole patterns and bending geometries depending on electrical configurations and installation requirements.
Precision and Repeatability
Electrical infrastructure components require precise hole positioning, accurate bending angles and reliable dimensional tolerances to ensure proper assembly and installation.
Pivatic manufacturing approach
Pivatic offers automated sheet metal production systems that combine punching, cutting and bending technologies into integrated manufacturing lines.
These solutions enable efficient production of sheet metal components used in electrical infrastructure and industrial equipment.
Typical manufacturing processes include:
- punching of hole patterns and features
- cutting and trimming operations
- automated bending of sheet metal components
- stacking or transfer to assembly operations
By integrating these processes into a single automated line, manufacturers can reduce manual handling and improve production efficiency.
Example of a production line.
Production technologies
Punching technologies
The PivaPunch PCC is a fully automated punching solution that handles coils up to 25 tons, transforming raw material into precision components.
Tailored decoiling system switch materials automatically in under two minutes to maximise uptime.
Buffer loop and straightener ensure a smooth flow and prevent surface marks.
A CNC-adjustable roll feeder positions the material for every punch and emboss.
The Turret Punching uses two tool cassettes and a single ram plate.
Shearing and cutting
High-speed shearing integrates directly into the production line to ensure a continuous and efficient workflow.
CNC Strip Guides adjust to different part widths automatically. This allows for instance width changes without manual setup.
Side-by-side nesting ensures parts are split with little to no scrap material.
When using the separate punching and shearing modules, the punching and cutting-to-width can take place at the same time to shorten lead times.
Bending technologies
PivaBend sheet metal bending lines provide a fully automatic process for manufacturing panels, profiles or enclosers.
Simultaneous bending on all sides ensures the shortest possible cycle times.
Folding tools follow the material during the clamping to prevent surface damage and rejects.
The programming system makes flexible production possible, from single parts to batches of thousands.
Example Production Line Configuration
Pivatic lines provide a complete production flow for galvanised steel, stainless steel, and aluminium, covering everything from raw material processing and punching to bending and final assembly.
To meet the high standards of data centre components, our lines feature a flexible Thick Turret punching station with quick-change tool cassettes for standard holes.
- Wall mounting embossing, bottom plate knockouts, and clinching tabs can be cut and formed in several ways.
- Special F-size tools within the flexible punching station are recommended for unfixed features.
- Standard-size embossing or knockouts are most efficiently handled by an additional press tool station.
Our bending configurations are designed to match specific production requirments.
- Pivatic bending machines can be applied directly after punching for U-frame mass production to provide some of the fastest available cycle times.
- External solutions such as RAS Multibend Center, provide flexibility for mounting plate kit and small series sizes.
To complete the enclosure frame production, our lines can be fully equipped with corner welding and spot-welding robot Assembly robot, or direct connection to a painting line.
Discuss Your Manufacturing Requirements
If you are managing or capacity planning for data centre infrastructure, we are here to help you explore how automated sheet metal production solutions can support your operation. Contact our team via the button.
Vaski Group portfolio
Vaski Group offers machines and production lines for data centre infrastructure, HVAC and a wide range of other segments.
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