TOOL-TRANSITION-FREE MACHINING METHOD AND CLAMP FOR WHEEL OUTER RIM

Abstract

A tool-transition-free machining method includes: first, a primary turning is conducted, then holes are drilled out by a machining center, and finally a secondary turning is conducted.

Claims

1. A tool-transition-free machining method for a wheel outer rim comprising: first, a primary turning is conducted, then holes are drilled out by a machining center, and finally a secondary turning is conducted, wherein during the primary turning, an outer rim from the inner flange to the outer wheel edge is roughly turned, and after the outer rim is roughly turned, 0.2-0.3 mm of process redundancy is reserved for fine turning, and wherein during the secondary turning, a flange surface machined by primary turning is used for radial positioning, the center hole machined by primary turning is used for radial positioning, an inclined surface on the upper portion of a straight table of the center hole machined by primary turning is used for compression, then the outer rim which is not machined during primary turning is roughly turned at first and 0.2-0.3 mm of process redundancy is reserved, finally, the whole wheel outer rim is finely turned once or twice, so that the whole outer rim is machined in one effort.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing the positioning and clamping mode during secondary turning of a conventional machining method.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a front view of a tool-transition-free machining clamp for a wheel outer rim according to the disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a top view of a tool-transition-free machining clamp for a wheel outer rim according to the disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 4 is a partial enlarged view of a tool-transition-free machining clamp for a wheel outer rim according to the disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 5 is a schematic view of a tool-transition-free machining clamp for a wheel outer rim according to the disclosure after positioning and clamping.

LIST OF REFERENCE SYMBOLS

[0017] 1rotating chassis, 2axial positioning column, 3tensioning oil cylinder, 4radial positioning ring, 5adjusting oil cylinder, 6guide pin, 7compression block, 8tapered extension core, 9push rod and 10spring.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The details and operation conditions of the specific device proposed by the disclosure will be given below with reference to the drawings.

[0019] As illustrated in FIGS. 1-5, a tool-transition-free machining method for a wheel outer rim can include the process steps that first, primary turning is conducted, then holes are drilled by a machining center, and finally secondary turning is conducted.

[0020] (1) During the primary turning, specifically, cast wheel lips on the front side of a wheel are used for positioning and clamping, and an inner rim, a spoke back cavity, a center hole and a flange are turned entirely; an outer rim from the inner flange to the outer wheel edge is roughly turned, and after the outer rim is roughly turned, 0.2-0.3 mm of process redundancy is reserved for fine turning.

[0021] (2) Holes are drilled by a machining center as follows: after primary turning is completed, bolt holes, a valve aperture, a bolt hole chamfer and a valve aperture countersink are drilled out by the machining center

[0022] (3) During the secondary turning, specifically, a flange surface machined by primary turning is used for radial positioning, the center hole machined by primary turning is used for radial positioning, an inclined surface on the upper portion of a straight table of the center hole machined by primary turning is used for compression, the front side, a cap and part of the outer rim which is not machined during primary turning are turned during secondary turning, the part of the outer rim which is not machined during primary turning is roughly turned at first, the reserved process redundancy is 0.2-0.3 mm, finally, the whole wheel outer rim is finely turned once or twice, thus, the whole outer rim is machined in one effort, and the outer rim is free of tool-transition.

[0023] A tool-transition-free machining clamp for a wheel outer rim is composed of a rotating chassis 1, an axial positioning column 2, a tensioning oil cylinder 3, a radial positioning ring 4, an adjusting oil cylinder 5, guide pins 6, compression blocks 7, a tapered extension core 8, push rods 9 and springs 10. The axial positioning column 2 is fixed to the center of the rotating chassis 1, a flange plate on the axial positioning column 2 is in contact with a flange face of a wheel, and axial positioning is achieved. The axial positioning column 2 is internally provided with the tensioning oil cylinder 3, and the output end of the tensioning oil cylinder 3 is connected with the radial positioning ring 4, and the outer wall of the radial positioning ring 4 makes contact with a center hole of the wheel, so that radial positioning is achieved. The adjusting oil cylinder 5 is mounted in the radial positioning ring 4, and the output end of the adjusting oil cylinder 5 is connected with the tapered extension core 8. One end of the push rod 9 is fixed on the corresponding compression block 7, and the other end of the push rod 9 is matched with the tapered extension core 8. The compression blocks 7 are connected with the inner wall of the radial positioning ring 4 through the springs 10 and the guide pins 6.

[0024] After the wheel is placed in the clamp for positioning, the adjusting oil cylinder 5 is started, and the tapered extension core 8 is pulled to move downwards, thus, the compression blocks 7 are pushed by the push rods 9 to radially move outwards, when the compression blocks 7 move outwards to the appropriate position, the tensioning oil cylinder 3 is started, and the radial positioning ring 4 is driven to move downwards, so that the compression blocks 7 press against the inclined surface on the upper portion of a straight table of the center hole, and the wheel is compressed. In an embodiment, the number of the compression blocks 7 may be 6 to 10. After the wheel is machined, the tapered extension core 8 moves upwards, and the compression blocks 7 are reset through elastic force of the springs 10.

[0025] Through the machining method and clamp, one-step machining of the wheel outer rim can be completed. By adopting the method, the wheel outer rim is free of tool-transition, which is more favorable for control over average run-out and balance of the inner side and the outer side of the wheel. The clamp adopted by the method is advanced in process, stable, efficient and easy to manufacture.