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VLC 350 GT turning/grinding machine—Large machining area for several grinding spindles

Development of the new VLC 350 GT Turning/Grinding Center – Interview with Marina Manger

The VLC GT series is one of the most successful new product developments for EMAG in recent years. The combination of the proven pick-up automation system, vertical machining operation and the option of using different technologies for hard machining in the spacious machining area, has made some fantastic production solutions possible.
With the VLC 350 GT, the next biggest expansion stage is being launched. We spoke to Marina Manger, assistant team leader of the TPM-1 application team, about the new machine and the ideas its development was based on.

16. July 2020 0 comment

Technologies

Flexible Manufacturing Solutions for Today and Tomorrow’s Drive Technology

In the past year, for the first time ever, more than 2 million electric vehicles were sold worldwide as reported by the Center of Automotive Management (CAM). With 60% of the worldwide demand, China is the main driver of this development.

22. July 2019 0 comment

Technologies

Efficient, Streamlined Manufacturing of CV Joints

The automotive world is constantly changing and improving. The industry strives to create vehicles with better fuel economy, while also increasing safety and reliability.

The introduction of hybrid and electric alternatives are becoming more popular, and in the years to come we will see these options continue to grow. With this change, certain components of today’s gas driven engines will be replaced with new components and technologies.

27. June 2017 1 comment

Videos

VLC 200 GT: Machining of Automotive Gears

The VLC 200 GT is loaded at by the integrated pick-up spindle. The process starts with hard pre-turning of the shoulder and the bore hole in quick succession. Only a few micrometers of material are then left to be removed from the automotive gear by the subsequent grinding process, using either aluminum oxide or CBN grinding wheels.

27. February 2017 0 comment

Technologies

VLC 200 GT: High-precision, efficient hard machining of passenger-car gearwheels

Transmission manufacturing is among the most innovative areas of passenger vehicle production: This central component has to ensure a high level of driving dynamics, while keeping fuel consumption low at the same time. Transmissions are therefore becoming smaller and lighter, and provide a higher number of speeds. The individual gearwheels are a main focus of the developers. Their production in extremely high volumes requires a high level of efficiency—at high precision, high speed, and highly controlled.

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20. February 2017 0 comment