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Journal Milling & Turning solutions

Modular solutions for crankshaft and camshaft machining, combining milling and turning technologies to optimize productivity and process flexibility.

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Introduction

The iR/oR/tR series has been developed to deliver high productivity machining solutions for crankshafts and camshafts in demanding industrial environments.

Based on a robust milling center architecture, the machine integrates advanced spindle technology, high stiffness design and optimized chip management to ensure stable and reliable performance.

Thanks to its modular configuration, it can be adapted to different machining concepts, providing flexibility without compromising productivity.

High machine stiffness ensuring stable and accurate machining performance
Flexible configuration for internal, external or combined machining processes
Optimized chip evacuation for improved process reliability
High-performance spindle design for demanding operations
Reduced maintenance thanks to robust and simplified components
Ergonomic design for easy access and tool change operations

9-axis machine: 7 linear axes with linear scales and 2 rotary axes with direct encoders
Direct Drive torque motors for workpiece spindles
Main spindle motors with full electronic speed control
Fixed centers design to avoid hydraulic sliding and chip build-up
Independent NC-controlled steady rest
Integrated part settling control
RFID tool identification system
Optimized chip evacuation design for dry machining
Fully enclosed stainless steel guarding
Honeycomb bed design for efficient chip removal

Highlights

High rigidity machining architecture

Robust machine structure and optimized spindle configuration ensure maximum stiffness and stability during heavy machining operations.

Designed to maintain high accuracy and consistent performance in demanding crankshaft and camshaft production.

Highlights

Flexible machine configuration

Modular configuration allows the machine to be adapted to internal milling, external milling or combined turning and broaching processes.

A flexible platform designed to meet different production requirements while maintaining process efficiency.

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Machine architecture

Machining units

2 NC controlled workpiece units (W1, W2).
1 NC controlled independent steady rest (W3).
2 NC controlled tool spindle units (Z1/X1, Z2/X2), equipped with S1/S2 milling spindles.
Reduced overhang distance from chuck face to front bearing and its guiding on the column.

Fixture

1 part per fixture.
Rotary axes: synchronized C1 / C2.
Part pre-locators, according to the geometry of Flange and Post-end:
a) Rotating pre-locators, fixed to the chuck.
b) Retractable pre-locators, for improved chip shedding.

Options

D tool monitoring for single insert breakage detection.
Vibration monitoring.
Tool temperature monitoring.
Spindles main bearings temperature monitoring.
Torque-motors temperature monitoring.

1 Machining units
- 2 NC controlled workpiece units (W1, W2).
- 1 NC controlled independent steady rest (W3).
- 2 NC controlled tool spindle units (Z1/X1, Z2/X2), equipped with S1/S2 milling spindles.
- Reduced overhang distance from chuck face to front bearing and its guiding on the column.
2 Fixture
- 1 part per fixture.
- Rotary axes: synchronized C1 / C2.
- Part pre-locators, according to the geometry of Flange and Post-end:
  a) Rotating pre-locators, fixed to the chuck.
  b) Retractable pre-locators, for improved chip shedding.
3 Options
- D tool monitoring for single insert breakage detection.
- Vibration monitoring.
- Tool temperature monitoring.
- Spindles main bearings temperature monitoring.
- Torque-motors temperature monitoring.

Turnkey solution

Designed for turnkey machining lines

iR/oR/tR machines are designed for seamless integration into complete crankshaft and camshaft machining lines.

Their robust and modular architecture enables adaptation to specific production requirements and line layouts, ensuring high productivity and optimized process flow.