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Machine Tool Spindle Machining Process: Analysis of Precision Control Core and Intelligent Manufacturing Development
As the core component of machine tools, the machine tool spindle bears complex loads and has extremely high precision requirements. Its machining process directly determines the machining accuracy and stability of the machine tool. Based on the example of a CNC boring machine spindle, this article systematically sorts out the core points of the machining process and the industry development trend.
I. Core Foundations of Spindle Machining
1. Material Selection
The spindle needs to have high strength, high wear resistance and high fatigue life. Common materials include medium carbon steel, medium carbon low alloy steel, carburized steel, etc. Taking the CNC boring machine spindle as an example, 20Cr carburized steel is adopted, and its performance is enhanced through subsequent heat treatment.
2. Key Technical Requirements
Geometric Tolerance: The coaxiality tolerance of core parts such as the ϕ128.57h5 outer circle and 7∶24 taper hole to the common axis reaches ϕ0.005mm, and the axial circular runout tolerance of the left end face to the axis is also 0.005mm.
Surface Quality: The key surface roughness needs to reach Ra0.8μm, and the precision threads (such as M85×2, M80×2) need to ensure machining accuracy.
Heat Treatment Indicators: The carburized layer depth is controlled at 0.6~1.2mm, and the hardness after quenching and tempering reaches 58~63HRC.
II. Full-Process Technology of CNC Boring Machine Spindle
1. Core Logic of the Process
Through the whole-process coordination of "blank preparation - cutting processing - heat treatment strengthening - precision grinding - inspection and warehousing", the geometric tolerance, surface quality and structural stability are controlled to achieve the goal of "high precision, high rigidity and high reliability".
2. Key Process Steps
Blank and Pretreatment: Forged blanks are used, and normalizing treatment is carried out to improve the organizational performance, laying the foundation for subsequent processing.
Cutting Processing: Divided into rough turning and finish turning processes. Rough turning removes excess allowance, and finish turning reserves 0.3~0.6mm grinding allowance to ensure the dimensional accuracy of key parts.
Heat Treatment Strengthening: After finish turning, carburizing and quenching are carried out to improve hardness and wear resistance. After semi-finish grinding, aging treatment is performed to eliminate residual stress and ensure processing stability.
Precision Grinding: The outer circle, taper circle and taper hole are ground step by step through CNC cylindrical grinding machines and internal grinding machines. The method of "grinding the outer circle first for alignment, then grinding the inner hole" is adopted to ensure coaxiality.
Final Processing and Inspection: Complete the final processes such as thread processing and groove processing. Conduct comprehensive inspection through taper plug gauges, micrometers, surface roughness meters and other equipment, and oil, package and warehouse after passing the inspection.
III. Advanced Technology Trends in Machine Tool Spindle Machining
1. Ultra-Precision Machining Process
The deterministic shaping process achieves a roundness accuracy of 0.1 microns, getting rid of the dependence on manual grinding, supporting mass production. The representative equipment is the ultra-precision aerostatic spindle.
2. High-Speed Motorized Spindle Technology
Through technologies such as ceramic matrix composite rotors and central hole water cooling, the problems of vibration and temperature rise at high speeds are solved. The speed can reach 100,000 RPM, and typical products include the SycoTec 4015/4040 series spindles.
3. Improvement of Intelligence and Reliability
Integrate multiple sensors to realize fault early warning, life prediction and thermal deformation compensation. The mean time between failures (MTBF) reaches 10,000 hours, promoting the upgrading of spindle processing to "intelligent diagnosis".
4. Optimization of Bearing and Drive Technology
The hydrostatic and hydrodynamic spindle has both high precision and high bearing capacity. The oil-gas lubrication and surface texture technology reduce friction, extend the bearing life, and improve the performance of the spindle drive system.
IV. Industry Development Direction
With the upgrading of the high-end equipment manufacturing industry, technologies such as AI process optimization and digital twin simulation are gradually integrated into spindle processing. This will further shorten the process cycle, improve processing consistency, promote the industry to leap from "qualified manufacturing" to "excellent manufacturing", and provide core support for breakthroughs in the field of precision manufacturing.