The Vertical Turning Technology
Vertical turning is a machining process for metal components. EMAG was one of the first machine tool manufacturers to use the vertical turning process with suspended spindle. In vertical turning with suspended spindle (also called vertical „pick-up“ turning) the workspindle takes over both the workholding function for the machining process (vertical turning, drilling, milling, ...) and the automation process. So called vertical turning machines or vertical pick-up turning machines are primarily used in the manufacture of large batches of high-quality metal components.
EMAG’s first, world-renowned series of vertical turning machines was the VSC. But what began life as a machine for vertical turning soon developed into a multi-functional production centre.
Vertical turning is a highly productive process for the machining of round workpieces
When vertical turning (on vertical pick-up turning machines) was first contemplated, the experts asked themselves: What will be the advantage if the mainspindle of a turning machine collects the workpiece like a movable pick-up arm, holds it during machining and afterwards unloads it? The answer is obvious. Practically every application will show enormous time savings, as different processes are combined in one continuous, compact cycle. An important core element of the vertical turning machine is the overhead slide with integrated pick-up spindle. It carries the quill that contains the workspindle and travels in X, Y and Z axis.
Other advantages of the VL and VSC machines are their extreme rigidity, high rapid travers speeds, short strokes and an integral cooling system that guarantees precision, great productivity rates and short idle times.
How a vertical pick-up turning machine works
The mainspindle with the workpiece carries out all necessary movements in the machine axes. The traverse from collection point to machining point of the workpiece and the removal of the finished component, are carried out at speed.
The tool is firmly fixed below the workpiece and never moves during the vertical turning operation (machining).
Many successes scored in the application of vertical turning
The advantages provided by the highly stable, vertical design of the EMAG vertical turning machine are made obvious by the many applications for which it is being used in the field. In the production of gearwheels, sprockets, sliding sleeves, components for CVTs, link pins, conrods, rockers, bearing rings and piston rings the position of the tool – below the workpiece – is the first decisive advantage.
This design offers ideal chip flow conditions and makes dry machining an uncomplicated process.
Stability – another advantage of vertical turning
All EMAG vertical turning machine assemblies – for instance the base in polymer concrete and the tooling system (turret) firmly integrated in the machine base – are of a stable and vibration resistant design.
Workpieces
The Right Manufacturing Solution for Every Workpiece
120 mm Tank Ammunition
With its vertical VL 8 pick-up turning machines, EMAG offers customized manufacturing systems for the demanding machining of 120 mm tank ammunition and artillery shells. Our expertise in machining…
Articulated cage
Articulated cages are completed automatically on the 4-axis turning centers of the VTC series. The external turning and the window-milling of articulated cages are done in one clamping operation. The…
Azimuth drive
The boom in the wind power industry is showing no sign of stopping. All around the world, renewable energies are a popular investment vehicle and wind turbines are playing an increasingly important…
Bevel gear
The VL 1 TWIN from EMAG is the perfect solution for the turning and drilling of bevel gears. This vertical turning center has two pick-up spindles that allow for the parallel machining of two bevel…
Brake disc
The demand for high volumes and fast cycle times not only applies to brake disc production, but also to EMAG machines. As a specialist in the vertical machining of brake discs, EMAG has worked closely…
Cam
Cover for 155 mm artillery shells
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.
CV Joints
The components of CV joints, such as outer race, articulated cages and inner races demand a lot out of machine tools. EMAG offers a wide range of manufacturing solutions for efficient production.
Differential housing
Turning complex differential housings is a growing challenge, as production volumes are rising—the component will also remain indispensable into the future, for all propulsion systems. EMAG develops…
Differential pinion
Precision manufacturing of differential pinions places high demands on CNC turning centers and the automation of the manufacturing system. The differential pinion is manufactured in two separate…
Distributor flange
Flange
“Downsizing” remains the focus of industrial production, in regards to car engines, in the energy industry or also general mechanical engineering. Ever smaller and more precise components are being…
Gear
Machining from raw blank to finished gear– a process that used to take several departments within a shop using multiple experienced operators. Now this process can be done with a pair of digitally…
Gear shaft
Gear shaft (e-bikes)
Shaft machining is one of EMAG's core competencies. Our special 4-axis machines for shaft production are ideal when it comes to high-precision and highly productive machining of gear shafts. Turning,…
Gear wheels (e-bikes)
Regardless of whether they are made of plastic or metal, EMAG solutions can be used to manufacture a wide variety of gear wheels. Thanks to the wide range of technologies available at EMAG, we can…
Injector body
For the production of injector bodies, EMAG offers turning centers for soft machining by chipping and electro-chemical machining centers for deburring or inner forming.
Master brake cylinder
Outer Race
Outer races are difficult to machine with a traditional machining process. EMAG turning centers and ball track milling machines are customized to the specific processing task required to produce outer…
Piston
The machining of pistons is one of the most demanding processes in manufacturing engines and EMAG offers the whole process chain for their complete-machining. The outer contour, in particular, calls…
Planetary Gearbox
Due to their high efficiency, compact design and high power density, a large number of planetary gear boxes are included in automatic transmissions.
Planetary Gears
Roll ring
Roll rings are precision components that significantly influence quality during wire manufacturing. EMAG has developed a system for processing top quality roll rings extremely quickly.
Roll rings are…
Rotor (e-bikes)
The rotor shaft is the central component of the electric motor and EMAG has already developed numerous solutions precisely for this important component. From turning to gear cutting to hard gear…
Rotor shaft (electric motor)
Sprocket (Manufacturing System)
With the vertical pick-up turning centers of VL-Series and a VL 4 H vertical hobbing machine, EMAG offers the ideal manufacturing systems for the complete machining of sprockets. An EMAG TrackMotion…
Stator Housing
The specialists at EMAG Scherer have developed a highly efficient solution for the cutting machining of stator housings for electric motors.
Steering pinion
These days, power steering systems are standard in all cars. It is the reason why the steering pinion that transfers the movement of the steering wheel to the steering system’s gear shaft is produced…
Triple-sector clutch
Truck Brake Drum
EMAG is known for its compact manufacturing solutions. That is due to the high degree of automation and the vertical structure of its pick-up machines. This concept was also applied in the design of…
Truck Wheel Hub
The vertical turning centers in the VL series, in particular the VL 6 and VL 8, are ideal for machining larger components, such as truck wheel hubs, thanks to their powerful working spindle and…
Turbocharger Shaft
The production of turbocharger components is one of the most demanding tasks in automotive manufacturing, At EMAG, we deliver speed and precision with our complete production line solutions.
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TrackMotion
With the TrackMotion automation system, a ”TransLift” unit runs through the machines on a rail system (track). Functions of the TransLift include picking up and placing parts with different heights,…
