Prismatic Cell: Unlike cylindrical cells like the 18650, prismatic cells have a rectangular or square shape. They are commonly used in applications where space efficiency is crucial, such as electric vehicles.

Laboratory Machine: This could encompass a variety of equipment designed for different stages of the battery development and testing process. Here are some possible components:

Prismatic cell production line:

Materials Preparation: These machines handle the mixing of electrode materials, such as cathode and anode materials, binders, and conductive additives.

Coating Process: Equipment for applying a uniform coating of electrode materials onto current collectors, ensuring proper adhesion and conductivity.

Calendaring Equipment:

Electrode Calendaring machine compress and shape the coated electrode materials to the desired thickness, ensuring uniformity and density.

Assembly Machines:

Stacking and Alignment: Automated systems for precisely stacking and aligning the electrodes to form the prismatic cell structure.

Sealing: Equipment for sealing the prismatic cell to prevent leakage and ensure airtightness.

Testing Equipment:

Capacity Testing: Machines to assess the capacity of the prismatic cells, measuring their ability to store and deliver electrical energy.

Voltage Testing: Instruments for evaluating the voltage characteristics of the cells during charge and discharge cycles.

Cycle Life Testing: Systems to simulate and evaluate the number of charge-discharge cycles a prismatic cell can undergo while maintaining performance.

Thermal Testing: Equipment to assess the thermal behavior of prismatic cells, including heat generation and dissipation characteristics.

Safety Testing: Machines to evaluate safety features, such as response to overcharging, short circuits, and temperature extremes.

Formation Equipment:

Cycle Conditioning: Machines for subjecting prismatic cells to repeated charge and discharge cycles to stabilize and activate them.

Capacity Matching: Equipment to ensure consistent performance and capacity across a batch of prismatic cells.

Quality Control and Characterization Tools:

Analytical Instruments: Tools like scanning electron microscopes (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) for detailed analysis of the microstructure and composition of electrode materials.

Impedance Spectroscopy: Used for analyzing the electrical properties of prismatic cells and identifying factors influencing performance.

Research and Development Facilities:

Prismatic cell manufacturing line: Facilities for developing and testing prototype prismatic cells with innovative designs and materials.

Material Research: Laboratories equipped for studying and experimenting with new electrode materials, electrolytes, and separators.

Data Collection and Analysis Tools:

Data Logging Systems: Software and tools for collecting and analyzing data from various tests, providing insights into the performance and behavior of prismatic cells.

By combining these elements, a prismatic cell laboratory machine setup provides a comprehensive environment for developing, testing, and refining prismatic lithium-ion battery cells. Each stage of the process is carefully controlled and monitored to ensure the production of high-quality and reliable prismatic cells.