Machining of covers for 155 mm artillery shells with EMAG VL 4

Manufacturing components for artillery shells requires precision, efficiency and a sound technical understanding of the entire production process. As a leading supplier of manufacturing systems for the defense industry, we offer tailor-made solutions for machining covers for 155 mm artillery shells with our high-precision VL 4 machines.

Process-optimized manufacturing solutions for the defence industry

The cover is a critical component of the 155 mm artillery projectile and requires precision manufacturing to ensure the ballistic performance and reliability of the overall system. Our VL 4 vertical lathes have been specially designed for this demanding task, enabling highly efficient machining in four consecutive operations with minimal set-up times.

View of a finished cover for a 155 mm artillery projectile. — Detailed view of a cover for 155 mm artillery shells after machining on VL 4 machines for the defense industry.

Technical specifications of the VL 4 machine for cover machining

The VL 4 vertical turning machine offers the following advantages for machining cover components in the defense industry:

Precision positioning of workpieces for consistent quality
Optimized turret with 12 stations for flexible processing steps
Integrated coolant supply for longer tool life
Robust construction for machining high-strength materials
Automated loading and unloading for high-productivity production

Process for cover machining on VL 4 machines

The production process for the 155 mm artillery shell cover is divided into four operations (OP10-OP40).

Automated production lines for maximum efficiency

EMAG offers individually tailored automation solutions such as TrackMotion systems, which have been specially optimized for the requirements of the defence industry. These enable continuous, highly automated machining of covers for 155 mm artillery shells, reduce production costs and significantly improve process quality.

Integrated production line with four VL 4 machines for sequential machining of lids for 155 mm artillery shells in the defense industry, showing operations OP 10 to OP 40 with Track Motion System for workpiece interlinking — Fully automated production chain with 4 VL 4 machines for the precision machining of covers for the defense industry - from OP 10 to OP 40

Advantages of cover machining with EMAG VL 4 at a glance:

Fully automated vertical pick-up machining
High process reliability thanks to minimal manual intervention
Flexible complete-machining in a single setup
Optimized tool life and reduced non-productive times
Customized automation solutions for variable batches

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Vertical turning center VL 4 for chucked components up to 200 mm in diameter

VL 4

최대 공작물 직경: 200 mm | 8 in
최대 공작물 길이: 200 mm | 8 in
척 최대 직경: 260 mm | 10 in

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