Stages
KEY ACTIVITY
2.1 Frame Assembly

Dr. Gael Chouchelamane
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Updated 03/2026
Short Description
This critical sub-process involves constructing the main structural housing or frame of the module, inserting the prepared cells according to the specified layout, applying a defined compressive force to the cell stack, (crucial for pouch and prismatic cells), and verifying the correct polarity of each cell. These steps ensure the module's mechanical integrity, optimise cell performance and longevity through proper compression, and prevent hazards by confirming correct cell orientation before any electrical connections are made. This sequence is always followed to build safe and reliable battery module.
Inputs
Cells (inspected, sorted, cleaned, potentially bonded)
Frame/enclosure components (e.g. base plates, side walls, tie rods, tension bands)
Insulation materials (e.g. films, sheets between cells or cells and frame).
Fasteners (e.g. screws, bolts, rivets for frame assembly if not welded/bonded)
Optional
Compression elements (e.g. specific pressure pads or external fixtures).
Outputs
Mechanical module frame assembly
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