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| Machining solutions Trailer axle |
| Machining Solutions 3 |
| Trailer axle |
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Problem: | |
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Machine the ends of the axle to 32.5mm radius @ `A' | |
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Drill and bore the King pin holes to Ø25mm @ `B' | |
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Drill and tap axle mounting holes to M16 @ `C' | |
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Face mill faces @'D' | |
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Drill locking pin hole Ø12 @ `E' | |
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Previous cycle time: 9.5 hours involving multiple fixtures across 5 machines. | |
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Total per 7 hour effective shift = 0.75 articles | |
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Solution: | |
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#1 HAAS VF7 vertical machining centre with an HRT310 rotary table. | |
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#1 Brew-Eng ARTB 310 braked `A' frame. | |
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#2 Face plate fixtures to suspend axle beam. | |
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Quantity per cycle: 1 article | |
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Cycle time: 65 minutes. | |
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Total per 7 hour effective shift = 6.46 articles. | |
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HAAS VF7 machining pocket. Note: 2 bedplates with both the 4th axis and the 'A' frame positioned over the end of the machine table. | |
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View showing fixture block details | |
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The times quoted for the HAAS machining have been improved by using carbide tipped tooling and `U' drills where applicable. | |
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© Brew-Eng last modified 16/02/2000 |
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