JUMAT - Cylindrical grinding machines

A touch probe measures the longitudinal position of the workpiece on a flat surface to compensate for unmachined part fluctuations. The measured values are automatically integrated in the grinding process by the control system.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.