Industry Applications | Caliper Automated Machining Line
A vehicle brake caliper is the component that applies force to the brake disc. The hydraulic pressure generated by the master cylinder acts on the pistons inside the caliper; as these pistons expand, they press the brake pads against the brake disc, thereby slowing down, stopping, or holding the moving wheels in a stationary state.
Processing challenges:
The primary machining operations are concentrated within the workpiece’s internal cavities, requiring tools with specialized angles and machine‑tool features to perform the cuts. The workpiece has multiple angled surfaces to be machined, and its stock allowance is substantial, leading to poor chip evacuation; therefore, the workpiece is positioned using the raw blank. Furthermore, to ensure compatibility across various product variants, the blanks are marked with identification codes so that they remain identifiable even after anodizing.
Solution:
During the project implementation, Beijing Smart technology Co.,ltd. employed 5-axis machining centers equipped with angled cutting tools to machine the internal cavities, and integrated an automatic measurement system to perform automated alignment and compensation for the workpieces. A spray cooling system was also installed, utilizing 70-bar high-pressure coolant to remove large quantities of aluminum chips. In addition, PCD tools were extensively used to ensure machining stability, and specialized marking equipment and marking methods were adopted to guarantee automatic verification and identification.
Results:
The caliper automated machining line provided by Beijing Smart technology Co.,ltd. to Shenzhen Company B is now operating smoothly, with excellent tool life and actual performance exceeding the preset target by 10%. Integrated calipers represent the future direction of new-energy vehicle development, and Beijing Smart technology Co.,ltd. will offer customized solutions tailored to customer needs.
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