Whether you’re making transmission shafts, rotor shafts or even gun barrels, the challenges are consistent: high volumes, high precision, limited space and fewer people to get the job done. It can be a lot.
We caught up with David Fitzgerald, EMAG’s Regional Sales Manager, to talk about how the VT 4 vertical turning center is helping manufacturers check all the right boxes.
The CLC 200 is a powerful gear hobbing machine that has been specially developed for the machining of gears, gear cutting shafts and worm gears up to module 5. In this interview, Alexander Morhard, Technical Sales Support Manager at EMAG SU, gives an overview of the most important features, advantages and areas of application.
Compressors have been around for thousands (!) of years – as an indispensable aid in the production of high-quality metals. Modern screw compressors, on the other hand, are a relatively new invention from the 20th century. What distinguishes the technology in detail and where is it used today? Answers can be found here!
Alexander Morhard, Technical Sales Support Manager at EMAG SU, talks in an interview about the G 160 gear generating grinding machine, the fastest machine of its kind for gear production. He provides insights into the innovative axis concept, the high gear quality and the wide range of possible applications in gear manufacturing and electromobility.
In the world of high precision drives, Zoerkler is a name synonymous with innovation, quality and technical excellence. In its almost 120-year history, the company has developed from a modest mechanical engineers’ workshop into a leading supplier of drive systems for the automotive and aviation industries. In this interview, Managing Director Bernhard Wagner provides insights into the fascinating world of precision manufacturing, innovative production technologies and the future visions of Zoerkler Gears GmbH & Co KG.
Actually, the turret inside a machine tool bears little resemblance to the barrel of a firearm in purely visual terms. So where does this name come from? We explain this in the following “How it works” blog. The same applies to the questions of how the whole thing works in detail and who invented it. Incidentally, the latter has a lot to do with the history of EMAG.
How can particularly large and heavy components be produced using lean production solutions? This question is becoming increasingly important, especially in the commercial vehicle sector, because price pressure in the market demands the lowest possible unit production costs. In this context, the VSC 500 and VSC 500 DUO machines from EMAG are real “game changers” for manufacturers. They load themselves and then ensure fast and precision complete-machining in a single setup or two. A conversation with Peter Gröner from the Turning Business Unit at EMAG about the enormous possibilities of this technology.
High precision, fast processes, small footprint – the VSC 500 and VSC 500 DUO vertical pick-up machines ensure efficiency in the machining of large components, such as those required in the commercial vehicle sector. They load themselves and then start complete-machining in a single setup or two setups (DUO).
Old technology – new applications: The torque converter transmission is still “in” and is very important in automotive engineering. It is used more frequently in hybrid engines, for example. But how does the technology work and what are the advantages and disadvantages?
When the conversation turns to the topic of sustainability, most would assume green manufacturing and environmental protection will be the focus of the discussion. It’s part of the chat, Michael Tamasi, President and CEO of AccuRounds, argues, but to him and his company the term means much, much more. Yes, they’ve added solar panels to lower the plant’s carbon footprint; however, Michael knew building a company that will last involves attracting, developing and keeping talented staff. Retaining good employees also requires nurturing a creative and caring culture, and of course, operating a profitable business that provides long-term financial security as well as a good wage.