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VL 1 TWIN Line from EMAG: A Pioneer
for the Production of Planetary and Sun
Gears, Cams, and more!
EMAG GmbH & Co.KG
Björn Svatek
Sales & Marketing Director
for Modular Solutions at EMAG
Two VL 1 TWINs can be linked with TrackMotion to form the VL 1 TWIN Line.
Machining is then performed from two sides.
T
he challenges in the automotive
industry are growing—and fast.
Take transmissions for instance:
Existing systems such as automatic
torque converters and dual-clutch
transmissions
are
constantly
being enhanced. These are being
supplemented by unique hybrid drives
VL 1 TWIN from EMAG: A simultaneous
process is performed within the machine on
identical workpieces.
12 | may-june 2019
and assistance systems, which increase
the complexity of the overall system. In
this context, the main goal of quality
managers is “zero fault tolerance,”
now more than ever. Each component
must flawless when they leave the
production area - and at the lowest
possible unit costs. With its new VL
1 TWIN, EMAG shows how a highly
specialized machinery manufacturer
is able to master the challenge. The
twin-spindle pick-up turning center
for components up to 75 millimeters
(3 inches) in diameter simultaneously
machines two identical components in
a single machining area. At the same
time, equipment such as the innovative
linear motor and the direct distance
measuring system in the X-axis provide
precision and long-term accuracy. This
makes the production of essential
transmission components, such as
planetary and sun gears, significantly
more efficient. It also improves the
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