EV Battery Manufacturing

Mixing: The active materials are mixed by combining the processed metal oxides with a conductive additive and a binder. 

② Coating: This mixture is called a slurry which is then coated onto metal foil sheets, typically aluminum or copper.

③ Pressing: To press the coated electrode materials. Pressing removes excess solvents and improves the density, adhesion.

④ Slitting: The machine uses sharp blades or rotary cutters to slice the sheet into narrower strips or ribbons of the desired width.

⑤ Notching: Notching refers to the process where reel of electrode is cut into individual sheets with designated dimensions.

     Vacuum Drying: Vacuum drying removes moisture from sheets of electrodes to ensure low moisture content in assembled battery cells.

⑥ Stacking: The cathode and anode foils are stacked together with a separator material in between to create a jelly roll-like structure.

⑦ Tab welding: Tab welding connects a set electrode foils to tab.

⑧ Packaging: The purpose of packaging is to place Jelly roll into formed pouch, fill with electrolyte and seal.

⑨ Electrolyte injection: To help the lithium ions shuttle between the cathode and anode.

Soaking/Pre-Charging: It is the initial charging process performed on a newly assembled battery cell.

⑪ Degassing: It is a critical step that helps remove any excess or volatile gases that may have accumulated within the battery cells.

⑫ Aging: It is a controlled procedure where the battery cells are subjected to specific conditions to simulate their performance over time.

⑬ Inspection: In inspection the battery cells undergo final testing to ensure they meet the required performance and quality standards.