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.”