ECM (Electrochemical Machining) is being used for a growing range of industrial applications. To date, deburring is customary, but ECM could replace traditional chip-removal manufacturing processes as a better alternative. In the interview, our two ECM experts Fazli Yilmaz and Franz Gross from EMAG ECM explain what ECM is all about.
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Series of interviews with the experts at the EMAG Group with whom you can exchange views at the EMO
“Smart technologies drive tomorrow’s production!” That is the motto for EMO 2019 in Hanover, Germany. Yet, we are convinced that not only smart technologies are important, but above all, so are smart people—and they must be brought together to talk to one another.
That is why we will not only focus on networked technologies at the EMAG Group’s booth, but also on networking with our visitors.
In order to let you look ahead and find out whom you absolutely should talk to at the EMO. In the coming weeks, we will regularly interview our experts who will also be attending the EMO in Hanover.
When precision counts in electrochemical machining, the tool cathode plays a significant role: Its shape determines the removal of material at the workpiece. Therefore, its design and precise production is a particularly important machining task in the micrometer range. For its development, EMAG ECM therefore has a large development area with a largely digital workflow.
Electro-chemical machining (ECM) is a fascinating production method, because the technology involves virtually no workpiece contact: A direct current, or pulse, is used to polarize the workpiece positively, to create an anode, and the tool negatively, for the cathode. An electrolyte solution flows between the two, and metal ions detach from the workpiece. The components are not exposed to any mechanical or thermal stress during the process.
EMAG L.L.C. is excited to announce that Mark Comeaux, Regional Sales Manager responsible for IN, OH, KY, TN and WV has been awarded our 2020 Sales Excellence Award.
Although 2020 was difficult for many manufacturers, Mark used his determination, drive and commitment to EMAG and his customers to secure $12.6 million in new sales. The machines sold touch on all technologies available within the EMAG Group and included equipment to manufacture transmission shafts, end machining, rough and finish turning on a 3-turret lathe complete, induction hardening of automotive steering pinions and ECM technology for high purity valves and medical components. Some projects include:
- Three turnkey cells utilizing our VTC 250 DUO ED machines including gantry robot, post process gages with feedback to machine and automatic mastering.
- Three turret self-loading vertical shaft lathes that process shafts for a transmission company, used for facing and centering the shaft, rough and finish turning – all performed in one, compact machine.
- Induction hardening machine used for the processing of steering pinions.
- Multiple electrochemical machines used to produce high purity valves and a variety of medical components.
- Two VT 4-4 hard turning machines for shafts used in the production of hydrostatic and orbital motors.
- A VM 9 VTL with full turnkey capabilities, including gantry and automatic conveyor infeed system. Processes include turning and burnishing.
- Automation re-tool of current EMAG machines originally installed in 1999 – this is a transform automation system that moves parts from OP to OP, flips them over, and includes a blow off device for rotating clutch.
Although his sales numbers are extraordinary, his commitment to customer relationships and willingness to help teammates are what really won this distinction.
Mark is no stranger to sales achievements, he’s been with EMAG since July of 2016, and has received four annual top sales awards. We’re very lucky to have him, and appreciate all his contributions to EMAG and the sales team, and his commitment to his customers. Congratulations Mark, from all of us at EMAG!
With the introduction of EDNA, EMAG has developed a complete ecosystem for digitizing industrial production. This required strengthening bonds between teams across company boarders – in addition to the EMAG subsidiaries, diverse external digitization specialists were involved. For this reason, we knew that we had to invite several different people to join this conversation: Peter Strohm, Business Development Manager IoT at EMAG, as well as Ricarda Schuhmann and Lukas Siegele from our partner intuit to tell us about the development process, the possibilities offered by EDNA and why they are so happy about receiving this very special award.
High-strength materials, complex geometries, large unit volumes—the production of turbocharger shafts is one of the most challenging tasks in automotive manufacturing. With its new turn-key production system, EMAG has developed a holistic and complete solution. How exactly does it work?
One aspect that is often left out of the discussions about e-mobility is the corresponding transformation in car production: Planners must establish new solutions that enable efficient and holistic manufacturing of “e-components” in significantly higher unit volumes. EMAG Systems is prepared for this!
Historically, the power of a car’s engine was dependent on the number and size of cylinders – today, that’s a thing of the past! Electronic engine control, turbochargers or compressors are responsible for the overall performance. The turbocharger has a particularly important role—a Swiss invention dating back to 1925, the turbocharger was used to considerably increase engine power. What distinguishes this component, why is it increasingly important and what are the benefits of using electrochemical machining? —Five interesting facts about turbochargers: