Turning balls, especially in safety-critical areas such as the automotive industry, places the highest demands on precision, repeatability and cycle time. Components such as ball pins in ball joints play a central role in steering and chassis. Their production requires state-of-the-art turning technology – especially when it comes to large quantities and economical processes.
An interview with Peter Gröner, Product Manager Business Unit Turning at EMAG, about the new MSC 5 DUO turning machine and its answers to current challenges in machining production.