Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Crankshaft",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Machine tools maintenance package offered from
Cincinnati Machine, which we summarised at the time by saying "MAG Maintenance Technologies is offering users an 'all round carefree package' of maintenance service for Cincinnati and other MAG group machine tools".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Grinding crankshaft pins and bearings in one from
Emag UK: "A cylindrical grinding machine built for machining passenger car engine crankshafts up to 500mm long, grinds pin bearings and main bearings in one set-up".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Cincinnati Machine
concerning its VMC4020FX and CFV-1050Si machining centres
- take a look at Vertical machining centre is high speed
which says: "Equipped with a 20,000 rev/min spindle as standard, a vertical machining centre suits high speed machining applications in the mould and die and aerospace sectors".
Take a look also at the news release from Tyrolit, OD wheels grind hard/'exotic'/tough alloys,
as well as EMO generated EUR 150m orders for machine tools from Cincinnati Machine,
and Latest HMCs machine compacted graphite iron from Heller Machine Tools.
See also:
MAG Cincinnati machine tools relocates UK HQ
(August 2007)
After many years' presence in its machine tool plant in Kingsbury Road, Birmingham, Cincinnati Machine has moved its headquarters to another of Birmingham's iconic buildings, the former Fort Dunlop
Air compressor has oil-free piston
(August 2007)
An innovative oil-free piston compressor is designed as a single-stage 10 bar unit and is compact, energy efficient and provides the smaller air user with cost effective compressed air
Vertical machining centres take heavy loads
(July 2007)
Cincinnati Machine exhibits at EMO 2007 will include vertical machining centes equipped for 5-axis and five-sides machining of workpieces up to 10,000kg
Modular grinders chase crankshaft pins
(May 2007)
Modular cylindrical grinding machines, which can be built for crankshafts up to 6m long, use pin-chasing process to machine to high accuracy and best surface finish
Changing automotive manufacturing in Europe
(May 2007)
The European automotive manufactures face many technical and strategic changes in how and where they build cars and trucks, reports Mike Page from a recent German conference
CNC lathe offers rigidity and durability
(January 2007)
A compact and rigidly constructed C-axis CNC lathe, with live tooling, has a as a ribbed 45-deg slant bed base that provides superior rigidity and durability
Forging dies machined without electrodes
(January 2007)
To try and increase competitiveness for manufacturing forging dies, a Japanese forge saught to machine hardened materials directly and avoid using EDM electrodes and hand polishing
Encoders ride a controlled explosion
(January 2007)
In Stanley Kubrick's classic film Dr Strangelove Slim Pickens was dropped from the aeroplane riding a bomb
Condition monitoring improves engine manufacturing
(December 2006)
Engine factories at leading automotive companies such as BMW, Volvo and Opel have invested heavily in the most advanced production and transfer lines for the manufacture of major parts of the engine
Crankshaft oil hole verification in-process test
(November 2006)
Sciemetric Instruments has been awarded a Ford Manufacturing Engineering Excellence award for the Crankshaft Oil Hole Verification In-Process Test (IPT)
News on the Automatic crankshaft line from Krimpex GmbH
(October 2006)
The largest Ukrainian automatic transfer line for production of crankshaft for a diesel engine
The 'kxline' project
(October 2006)
KrimpeX presents the 'kxline' project to sell equipment for the production of crankshafts for six-cylinder in-line diesel engines and flow-lines for the production of various engine add-ons
CNC cylindrical grinder improves product roundness
(September 2006)
CNC cylindrical grinder for aerospace, automotive, bearing and optics manufacturing has produced roundness of 0.25 micron in ball bearing outer races and 0.15 micron in inner races
Aluminium oxide wheels can be customised
(September 2006)
As well as having excellent profile-holding characteristics, aluminium oxide wheels can contain sintered as well as fused abrasive grains, allowing long-life, customised wheels to be manufactured
Schaeffler acquires automotive chain maker
(September 2006)
By acquiring Renold Automotive Systems, the Schaeffler Group can now offer complete camshaft drive and timing products, including chain, belt and variable camshaft timing systems
Condition monitoring raises engine output
(August 2006)
Machine tool condition monitoring system with vibration sensors placed close to machining spindle bearings provide ongoing data on condition and warn in advance of deteriorating bearings
Special purpose machining becomes flexible
(August 2006)
Flexible and highly efficient: a modular, scaleable manufacturing system combines the advantages of a flexible machining centre with high output rate of revolving transfer and transfer machines
HEDG plunge grinding saves crankshaft costs
(June 2006)
Cranfield University's production trials have revealed potential costs saving using High Efficiency Deep Grinding - or HEDG - technology in the plunge grinding of automotive crankshafts
Synchronised presses automate dart flights
(January 2006)
Two synchronised bench presses in an automatic production manufacture ribbed dart flights - producing a finished part in either one or two operations
Diesel engines to be CNC machined - like now!
(November 2005)
When a leading earthmoving plant builder made a rapid decision on engine building, the machine tool supplier had to act quickly to supply a system and pre-production parts, reports Mike Page
Production costs of crankshafts reduced
(November 2005)
Tighter tolerances, extended tool life and the workholding system on 'pick-up' multi-function centres machine automotive crankshafts faster than on conventional machines
5-axis VMC and HMCs introduced at EMO 2005
(October 2005)
Vertical machining centre with a dedicated 5-axis table made its world debut at EMO 2005, along with a fixed table vertical machining centre, which made its European launch
Gear sensors with integrated filter capacitors
(October 2005)
Allegro MicroSystems Europe has introduced a new family of AC-coupled Hall-effect gear-tooth sensors, the A142x Series, which combine a compact package size with integrated filter capacitors
Large crankshafts rough- and finish-ground
(October 2005)
Demonstrations of a modular grinding machine system showed complete CBN processing of large crankshafts with simultaneous processing of main and/or pin bearings
Car progress sets future machine tool need
(September 2005)
Ongoing automotive power train, systems and structural materials and components developments may result in a future decline in demand for metal cutting machine tools, reports Mike Page
Machining centre investment beats competition
(August 2005)
To remain competitive a UK engineering company employs high technology machine tools and its most recently acquired machining centre has realised a productivity gain of almost 25%
Quality process controls bearing surface finish
(July 2005)
A patented Generating Bearing Quality process allows manufacturers to precisely remove amorphous material layers and control surface finish, bearing ratio, geometry and even size of bearing journals
Forming lubricants reduce waste,cut costs by 40%
(July 2005)
Changing lubrication has solved a misting problem in a tube mill, achieved a saving of 40% on lubrication and disposal costs at the site, and improved the quality and finish of the product
3D CAD gives engine supplier the Edge
(June 2005)
What CADCAM system did leading racing car engine manufacturer Swindon Racing Engines opt for?
China machine tool show scored for Heller
(June 2005)
Heller machine tools exhibit at China's CIMT machine tool exhibition attracted a lot of interest, says the company, and the number of visitors exceeded the company's expectations
German machine tools are popular in China
(May 2005)
Numerous projects for China's booming automotive industry are proof that Chinese manufacturers have led to the stablishment of Heller Machinery and Trading Co in Shanghai
Tool and cutter grinding performed overnight
(May 2005)
Where a tooling company is making most of its savings - even with a mixed batch of just 50 tools - is by running a five-axis tool and cutter grinder overnight with no labour cost
VTL versatility increases competitiveness
(April 2005)
Outstanding speed, efficiency and flexibility linear motor axis equipped vertical lathes cut manning at an automotive subcontractor - reducing cost and increasing competitiveness
Revised machine tool branding launched at IMTS
(October 2004)
In front of over 86,000 visitors, IMTS 2004 in Chicago, USA was the perfect stage for the world launch of the Cincinnati Lamb and Landis company brands