JUCAM - Non-cylindrical grinding machines

The Erwin Junker Operator Panel was specifically developed to control grinding machines. All machine components are controlled using the operator panel – irrespective of the series and the used control system. The identical structure, intuitive menu guidance and visualization of the workpiece geometry make for extreme user convenience and flexibility in operation. Programming takes place directly using the operator panel or an external programming tool.

Grinding wheel dressing is CNC controlled. A driven diamond dressing wheel or a workpiece-dependent diamond profile roller can be used. Dressing takes place manually or using an automatic dressing program with grinding wheel compensation.

In order to generate a precise width and angular position of the main and pin bearing, the position must be precisely determined when clamping the crankshaft. For this, a touch probe measures the radial position of the pin bearing and the longitudinal position of the main and pin bearing. The measured values are automatically integrated in the grinding process by the control system.

The control system comes with automatic compensation of runout and disturbing variables such as temperature influences, grinding allowance fluctuations or material changes. Even minimal deviations between the target and actual position of the grinding wheel are automatically corrected.

The X axes, with linear roller ways with high pre-load, takes care of ultra-precise positioning of the grinding and regulating wheel head. Drive is executed by a precise, intrinsically rigid ball screw with infinitely variable servo drive and glass scale.

The B axis of the wheelheads is driven by a backlash-free gear. Every angular position is programmable; the position sensor system has a sensational resolution of 0.00001 of a degree. Extreme low noise (vibration) levels are guaranteed with the JUNKER grinding spindles with direct drive – an in-house development – complete with a structure-borne sound sensor and dynamic balancing system in one or two planes.

Torque motors are used for direct drive of the C axis. This ensures impressive quiet running, high torque rigidity and superb dynamics in the C axis. Torsionally unstable crankshafts are driven by two C axes.

The machine bed made of mineral cast provides impressive damping behavior and torsional rigidity. The temperature stability allows fluctuations in the ambient temperature to be compensated with a minimum of effort, ensuring a high level of dimensional stability throughout the whole day.

The patented 3-point mounting interface allows grinding and dressing wheels as well as work holdings to be mounted and centered on grinding spindles, workpiece spindles and tailstock sleeves in record time. Adjustment of the tailstock and, where applicable, the workhead take place using optionally using a chain wheel, a hydraulic cylinder or a CNC axis with rack and pinion drive. An airlift function simplifies position adjustment. Depending on the workpiece, in addition a wide range of clamping systems are also available

Depending on the application, the abrasive CBN or diamond is used. The basic bodies of the grinding wheels comprise steel or carbon. In conjunction with CBN, it can make sense to use a carbon base body: It is light, has vibration-damping properties and remains dimensionally stable even at high speeds.

In case of an fire, the machine interior is automatically hermetically sealed, suffocating a fire before it has a chance to spread. If required, extinguishers (CO² or water mist systems) and exhaust air purification systems can be additionally installed. A competent partner for fire protection and filtration solution solutions is LTA Lufttechnik GmbH, which also belongs to the JUNKER Group and which researches, develops and produces filtration systems for industrial air purification.

The Filtration systems

JUNKER offers both internal and external loading systems for all its machine series, depending on customer and workpiece requirements. The loading systems can be combined with different infeed and discharge systems such as conveyor belts or custom tailored systems.

The measurement systems are also individually adjusted to the various workpieces and customer specifications. The measurement processes entail evaluating the recorded measured values and utilizing them for measurement correction in line with the prepared measurement strategy. A grinding wheel measuring system to determine the diameter, axial position and width of the grinding wheel completes the wide range of systems on offer.

A swivel-in measurement probe carries out an in-process measurement of the diameters of the main and pin bearing. The control system logs the measured values, calculates
the correction data and generates the precise shape. After grinding, the Machine is able to measure the entire geometry of the crankshaft – depending on requirements:
from the bearing width through the lift height to the taper of each element.

As an option, self-centering three-point steadies ensure stable support. Tracking hydraulic jaws guarantee a balanced ratio of forces at all three support points, and with it a grinding process with repeat accuracy.