Investment aims improve gearbox quality

Ondrives has once again invested in the latest CMM technology and horizontal machining centre to bring its production facilities to new levels. A Daewoo HC400 seven-pallet horizontal machining centre has been purchased to give greater flexibility to the current gearbox range as well as a Mitutoyo Crysta Apex C-574 co-ordinate measuring machine and accessories to give second-to-none accuracy. These new CMMs are capable of speeds up to 520mm/s with a resolution of 0.0001mm and offer improved accuracy specifications as well as faster movement.

They feature lightweight materials and an innovative machine structure to provide high travel stability and accuracy.

The main attraction of using a co-ordinate measuring machine is the precise nature with which it measures, which will enable Ondrives to control all its output to the highest standard.

One of the benefits of using this machinery is the ability to import 3D CAD models and pick out areas needed for measuring, from which the machine can easily be set up to measure dimensions relative to surfaces.

Parts can be measured with ease of set up and repeatability along with gear measurements down to 0.50 mod.

Ondrives P30 type input worm has been measured for accuracy using a small 0.3mm stylus to give gear measurements to DIN standards.

The company states the Mitutoyo Crysta Apex C-574 will be used to monitor standard gear and casing production to ensure quality is maintained, as well as venturing into new areas of design.

Thus expanding on current knowledge and experience, taking Ondrives forward in product development.

The Daewoo HC400 seven-pallet horizontal machining centre offers greater flexibility when machining casings from a horizontal perspective.

It means shorter downtimes and increased productivity, thereby reducing lead times to customers in the long run.

Not only can standard parts be machined in this way, but special designs to customer's requirements can also be quoted for dependant on quantities.

This all means Ondrives customers can look forward to receiving their best ever quality gearboxes and components.