High-temperature alloy machining

1. Applicable Products and Processing Requirements

High-temperature alloys (such as Inconel 718 and GH4169) possess the following characteristics: “high temperature resistance (long-term operating temperatures ranging from 600 to 1200℃), high strength, and high hardness (HRC ≥ 35).” They are widely used in fields such as aerospace (e.g., engine turbine blades) and energy equipment (e.g., gas turbine combustion chambers). The core processing requirements are: Strong cutting force (must withstand a cutting resistance of ≥500N), low tool wear rate, and minimal part deformation after machining. Moreover, it is necessary to avoid the issue of “tool adhesion” caused by high temperatures.

 

2. Dike Device Compatibility and Technical Advantages

Core compatible models: VL series vertical machining centers (VL855/VL1165, featuring heavy-duty rigidity + high-power spindle, specifically designed for difficult-to-machine materials).

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◦ The fuselage is made of All-in-one cast iron gantry structure After undergoing a double aging treatment to eliminate internal stresses, its rigidity is 25% higher than that of conventional equipment. It can withstand the high cutting forces encountered when machining high-temperature alloys, and during machining, the deformation of the machine body is ≤0.001 mm.

◦ The spindle adopts Belt drive mechanism With a maximum power of 22 kW (VL1165) and a maximum torque of 280 N·m, when paired with carbide-coated tools (such as WC-Co coated tools), it enables “high-speed cutting” of high-temperature alloys (cutting speeds up to 80–120 m/min), increasing machining efficiency by 25% compared to conventional equipment.

◦ Equipped with Constant-temperature cooling system The spindle maintains a temperature difference of ≤2℃ during long-term operation, thereby preventing precision degradation caused by high temperatures. Additionally, with the dual protection of “oil-mist lubrication + high-pressure cooling,” the adhesion and wear between the tool and high-temperature alloys are significantly reduced, extending tool life by 40%.

 

3. Customer Cases

A certain aerospace component manufacturer uses a VL1165 vertical machining center to process Inconel 718 turbine blades (with a thickness of 3–5 mm). The cutting speed is 100 m/min, and the feed rate is 0.15 mm/rev. After machining, the dimensional error of the blades is within ±0.004 mm, and the part deformation is no more than 0.002 mm—fully meeting the aerospace industry’s standards for “high precision and high reliability.” Production efficiency has improved by 20% compared to imported equipment, while equipment procurement costs have been reduced by 35%.

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