Bearing Ring OD Machining, 240% Clamping Efficiency Increased

Customer Industry

Wind Turbine Bearing Industry

Challenges
  • Clamping deformation: Large bearing rings lacked rigidity and were prone to deformation during clamping.
  • Positioning accuracy: Difficulty in maintaining precise datum alignment.
  • Poor stability: Unstable clamping affected machining consistency.
  • Low clamping efficiency: Traditional clamping methods were complex and inefficient.
Solution

By utilizing a circular electro-permanent magnetic chuck on a vertical lathe, combined with raised magnetic conductive pads, multi-surface machining can be completed in a single setup.

Results
  • Efficient clamping: Increased by 240%, with single clamping time reduced by 100%.
  • Product quality: Automatic centering significantly improved repeat positioning accuracy.
  • Machining cost: Power consumption reduced by over 95%, significantly lowering energy costs.
  • Customer feedback: “This machining solution greatly improves machining accuracy, significantly shortens clamping time, reduces costs, and enhances efficiency.”
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