Only when the bearing industry develops at quick pace, can its value be manifested in machine sector. Changshan bearing industry started in the 1960s. Through more than half a century of arduous development, the bearing industry of the county has formed certain advantages. The bearing varieties are relatively complete, the forging of medium and large bearing rings has begun to take shape, and there are demonstration enterprises in the aspects of machine substitution, digital transformation, and "Internet +". Many provincial and municipal technical centers and R&D centers, and many companies have carried out quality management system certification. Contradictions and problems are also more prominent. The production situation of low-grade bearings has not fundamentally changed. There is overcapacity of ordinary bearings, the transformation and upgrading are arduous, and talents such as engineering technology, business management, and marketing are not commensurate with the development of modern enterprises.

 

To form a new situation for the development of the bearing industry, it is necessary to effectively transform and upgrade, and effectively respond to risks and challenges.

 

At this bearing industry development conference, the Changshan county issued a new policy for the development of the bearing industry, which strongly encourages recruiting high quality talents and cultivating strong technological support, strengthening innovation, extending the industrial chain; the industry has led the county's industrial economy and further improved the policy environment for the "second rise" of the bearing industry.

 

President Xi Jinping emphasized at the seminar on entrepreneurs: “We must promote the entrepreneurial spirit, continuously improve ourselves in innovation and strive to become a new era, build a new development pattern, and build a modern economy." Business managers must have the entrepreneurial spirit and continuously upgrade in terms of ambition, vision, business philosophy, management style, employment concept, personality and taste, so as to promote the Changshan bearing industry.

 

The life of an enterprise comes from the market, the vitality of the market comes from the product, and the vitality of the product comes from the never-ending quality level. A complete quality management system must be established and strictly implemented to stably improve product quality and allow the county's bearing products to enter more markets. The bearing industry at home and abroad has strict systems, standards, technologies, and processes. Enterprises must prescribe the right remedy, introduce and formulate management standards and technical documents to enhance their competitiveness and anti-risk capabilities.

 

The main body of technological innovation lies in the enterprise, and the technology center should become the main functional organization of the enterprise. We need to pay attention to research and do a good job in collecting and sorting information, strengthen communication with scientific research institutions, colleges and universities, and industry associations, attract and create a group of reasonably structured middle and senior professional and technical talents, and build a solid corporate think tank space.

In the world of manufacturing, there is an art to proper CNC workholding.

You can have a great design and program for your part and the best machine and material to work with, but if you don’t have the proper means to hold the material (keeping it as rigid and vibration-free as possible) then all that means nothing. “A horse, a horse! My kingdom for a horse!” This quote is understood by every machinist, tool and die maker, production cell supervisor, and operations manager. Nothing stops a successful process in its tracks like poorly secured material, which can cause tool breakage, material slip, high scrap rates, possible machine damage, and worst case scenario, potential operator injury. So, let’s take a closer look at some CNC workholding options.

Many years ago, DATRON AG recognized the importance of reliable workholding and its impact on the machining workflow.  That led them to develop a line of workholding solutions for DATRON milling machines. These solutions were designed to be versatile, reliable, accurate, and easy to set up.

A benefit of using DATRON’s tested CNC workholding is the time and material you’ll save. How long does it take the operator to load and unload the machine? How much product gets scrapped from slippage? How many tools get damaged and prematurely replaced? These material and time losses translate to dollars lost. Think about how much that totals per part and production run. It could cut significantly into your profit margins. That’s why it’s important to invest in the right workholding.

Introducing the lineup of CNC workholding that enhances DATRON machines:

T-Slot Tables

T-Slot table CNC workholding mounts to the machine bed and can be equipped with wedge clamping or short stoke pneumatic clamps among other solutions.

Work Pallets

Our work pallets or QuickPallets are one of our CNC workholding solutions that are keyed using a beveled boss-in-cavity system to ensure location repeatability.

Wedge Clamping Elements

The wedge clamping CNC workholding units can be configured for single and multiple clamping setups. The clamps can be used flexibly on the DATRON T-slot plage thanks to the clamping screw and T-nut.

Compact Centric Clamps

The compact centric clamp stays completely protected from dirt, chips, and debris. The special slide geometry with a guide length of 150 mm makes it a fully encapsulated centric clamp.

Pneumatic Clamps: Short stroke, positional

Need to stay flexible and keep cycle times down? Then pneumatic clamps (short stroke and positional) are a smart, time-saving workholding to use.

Pneumatic Vertical Clamps

The pneumatic clamping systems are a CNC workholding solution that helps reduce setup times.

Vacuum Chuck aka Vacuum Table

This is where the DATRON magic happens. No gaskets are needed with this design, just a layer of card stock. The vacuum table efficiently secures workpieces to the milling machine bed. Even thin stock, like plastic foil as thin as 0.001″ and delicate, soft materials, can be secured within seconds.

Precision Rotary Axis

The rotary axis adds 4-axis functionality to any DATRON milling machine.

Precision Rotary Axis with Tailstock

The rotary axis with tailstock also upgrades DATRON milling machines to 4th-axis machining capabilities.

Rotary Swivel Table (Trunnion for 5th Axis)

The rotary swivel table, aka the trunnion, mounts in the cut-out of a DATRON’s machine bed. This upgrades the 3-axis milling machine to 5th-axis capabilities.

Pick n Place System (Automation)

The pick and place uses an automated arm to move blanks and finished workpieces from the pallet to the fixture and back. This CNC automation solution is easy to operate, just one program runs both the automation and machining process.

Each workholding solution was designed to significantly reduce your setup times, help ensure positional repeatability, and improve your production quality overall. DATRON takes it beyond optimized workholding though, since the engineers designed the entire workflow to be more efficient and easy. At DATRON Dynamics, we are your one-stop shop for DATRON CNC mills, workholding accessories, carbide cutters, training, and application support. Curious how a DATRON could improve your manufacturing process? Just ask us.  

A Fresh New Look

The quoting summary page is the heart of our instant quoting experience. Our product development team has been hard at work expanding the capabilities and features of the Xometry Instant Quoting Engine®, such as adding manufacturing processes including laser tube cutting, tube bending, die casting, and more. Alongside under-the-hood updates, our team has focused on keeping the look and feel of the customer quoting experience up to speed. With that, we are proud to announce the Xometry Instant Quoting Engine® has a brand-new layout that is ready to be experienced firsthand!

The redesign features a fresh look that is easier on the eyes and easier to navigate. The aesthetic aligns with our part configuration page, which received its overhaul earlier this year. Various tweaks and changes improve the usability of the quoting engine, a reflection of our continuous efforts to improve the customer experience. Keep reading to see what’s changed, or explore the changes by starting a quote today!

The center pane of the quoting interface.

What's New?

Let’s start with the center pane of the page, which displays your part information. A focal point of the redesign was to provide more real estate for displaying information to users while maintaining a clean and clear appearance to make that information easy to review. Here are a few key areas you’ll see in this portion of the page:

1.) Part Detail Cards:
Each uploaded line item displays on its own card. Thanks to changes we’ve made elsewhere, the cards are larger, so information such as part size, process, material, and more are easier to read.

2.) Line Item Cost and Lead Times:
Each line item’s pricing and lead time options are more prominent and easier to read. You can quickly change the order lead time by clicking on the boxes.

3.) Free Shipping Icon:
You may notice an icon of a truck next to the lead time options; this represents options that are eligible for free shipping. The icon helps users quickly understand which options come with free shipping benefits.

4.) Certifications Button:
We repositioned the button to add certifications so it’s more clearly displayed and easy to access. Use this button to apply certifications across all line items simultaneously. You can add certifications at a line-by-line level in the part configuration screen.

5.) DFM Check:
At a glance, you receive a confirmation if the line item has DFM concerns. If a potential DFM issue is detected, you can click the link to the part analysis screen, where you can review the feedback with our 3D viewer.

6.) Part Modification Buttons:
We’ve relabeled the buttons associated with part modification so users can more clearly understand their function. Click “Configure Part” to go to the part configuration screen to edit the manufacturing process, material, features, etc. “Revise CAD” will open a pop-up that allows you to upload a revised version of the current part. “Remove” will allow you to remove the line item from the quote.

The right pane of the quoting page.

To the right of the page, you’ll find the pane which contains additional lead time controls, checkout functions, and more. This section is individually scrollable and allows for a cleaner look in addition to opening up more vertical room elsewhere on the page. The critical aspects of this section are summarized below:

A.) Order Lead Time Options:
The overall order lead time options are displayed from top to bottom. Quickly select the lead time you desire using the radio buttons. The ship date and a reminder of how soon you need to order to receive that ship date are visible below the options.

B.) Apply Promo Button:
We added a button to apply account credits or special promotion codes from the quote summary page. This change also means discounts can be reflected in the shareable copy of your quote so colleagues and purchasers can easily see overall pricing and savings.

C.) Financing Options:
You’ll see your financing options if you’ve qualified for and set up business financing.

D.) Carbon Offset:
Applying carbon offsets via Xometry’s Go Green Initiative is easier to find and use. Choose your offset amount and the project you’d like to fund.

E.) Share Quote Buttons:
The buttons to download a copy of your quote or share it with a purchaser are more prominent. Click “Download” to receive a PDF copy of the quote, or click “Share” to send the quote to a colleague or purchaser.

How to open the user side menu, app switcher, and live support.

Finally, we added a few buttons that open and close additional user menus. The buttons function as follows:

Upper Left Menu Icon:
The sidebar menu allows users to start a new quote, return to their dashboard, review their quote history, order history, parts library, and more.

Upper Right App Icon:
The app switcher provides access to other applications and pages on our website related to purchasing supplies, supplier services, and more.

Right Side Chat Bubble:
Clicking on this bubble will expand our live chat support box, enabling you to quickly get in touch with Xometry customer support and receive real-time assistance.

Future Improvements

Aside from the listed improvements and visual overhaul to the page, this update includes a new backend environment for our product and website development team. With an updated backend, our developers have more versatile tools, enabling them to rapidly create and deploy new features, continuously improve the interface, and ultimately tailor a more customized user experience. Stay tuned; this update is just the beginning of more to come!

Contact us with any questions or feedback!

Try the Newly Designed Quoting Experience for YourselfStart Your Instant QuoteJoel SchadeggHey, I’m Joel and I’ll be your guide for everything Xometry! From my time as an Additive Technician in our 3D printing facility to operating a team of case managers as a Business Unit Manager, I have made it my personal mission to help customers like you you get the most out of the Xometry Experience. Now, as an Applications Engineer, I am here to help you by providing expert advice to help you excel and achieve success on your projects.

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As one of the most popular material categories in the world, ceramics are used widely across a variety of industries. Most commonly associated with pottery and household objects, ceramics can also be utilized in other products, including the ones with electrical appliances and medical equipment. 

CNC machining is by far the best method for large-scale manufacturing of ceramic products. As a hands-off, computer-controlled approach, it allows you to create thousands of parts in a relatively short period of time. Not to mention the high-quality, smooth finish you receive when working with methods such as laser cutting. 

In this guide, we’ll go over the various applications of ceramic materials, the different types of ceramics, as well as some guidelines you should follow when designing and machining ceramic products. After reading this complete guide, you’ll have a far better understanding of what to expect, and how to get the most out of machining ceramics.  

Applications of Ceramics 

CNC ceramic machining can be used in any industry, from everyday household item production all the way to massively producing decorative pieces. Out of all the possible applications, three stand out the most: electronic, industrial, and medical. 

In the electronics field, ceramic parts turn out to be incredibly handy as electrical parts with high wear resistance and high precision. Ceramics have very high insulating properties, which makes them the perfect choice for manufacturers who want to avoid electrical and fire hazards. Ceramic materials such as quartz, macor, or aluminum nitride are frequently used in the manufacturing process of semi-conductors. 

The variety of industrial applications of ceramics is incredibly wide. While these materials are great for large, smooth pillars or structures, they are even better for creating industrial parts that are small, complex, and require high-precision. Due to their high wear resistance, ceramics are ideal for parts that are meant to last for a long time in busy industrial environments. The types of ceramic used in industrial settings include but are not limited to mullite, quartz, or mycalex. 

Finally, the medical field is another area where the use of ceramics is prevalent. They are used to create implants meant to go into the body, as they do not pose a risk of adverse or allergic reactions, as opposed to other materials. Zirconia (a type of ceramic) is also widely used by dentists to create high-quality dental implants. 

Different Types of Ceramics 

People tend to bundle ceramics together as a singular material, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. There are dozens of different ceramics, with each one coming with different characteristics and specifications. Knowing the most popular types of ceramics used for machining is crucial, as it will allow you to choose the one that suits your business niche the most. 

Alumina 

Thanks to its great electrical and mechanical properties, alumina works incredibly well for manufacturing smaller parts of larger tools or appliances. It can be easily machined into specific shapes, and with the right brazing or metalizing techniques, it can be seamlessly joined with metals. 

Aluminum Nitride 

It is similar to alumina, with a key difference being its lower thermal expansion coefficient. This makes aluminum nitride great for semi-conductor manufacturing, as it matches the expansion of silicon wafers to a tee. 

Alumina Silicate

Also known as lava, alumina silicate is a type of ceramic that can withstand very high temperatures, making it great for electrical or thermal insulation purposes. 

Graphite 

This ceramic material is carbon-based. Its density is dependent on the polymer state. With even better chemical, thermal, and shock resistance than alumina silicate, graphite is perfect for manufacturing items such as molds or furnace parts. 

Glass 

These polycrystalline ceramics that include Vycor, Pyrex, and other materials are extremely resistant to thermal shock. Due to these properties, ceramic glass parts make for great insulation parts. 

Mullite 

More suited for laser cutting than machining, this ceramic material is perfectly suited for large, structural parts. It has great temperature stability, creep resistance, and strength. Mullite is frequently used for producing furniture, as well as large heat insulation parts and furnace centers. 

Macor 

One of the most unique ceramics out there. It is used in highly-specific industries with very strict quality control requirements, such as aerospace, semiconductors, and medicine. It does not get wet, insulates extremely well even at very high voltages, and does not deform even under the highest pressures. 

Mycalex 

Similarly to mullite, mycalex is a resistant ceramic, often found in structural parts. However, rather than being used for larger components, it is most commonly machined into small industrial parts that require durability and temperature resistance. 

Quartz

Due to its fantastic optical properties, you can find quartz in many lighting appliances, as well as in semi-conductors. Rather than by cutting, machining quartz into whatever you want it to become should be done via abrasive techniques. 

Zirconia 

As we mentioned earlier, zirconia is commonly used in the stomatological industry to produce dental implants. This is because this ceramic material is incredibly resistant to chemicals and corrosion, making it the best choice for tooth replacements. 

Machining Ceramics Guidelines 

We have already established that ceramics are highly malleable materials with differing properties (depending on what type of ceramic you decide to use). While that makes them great for all sorts of machining work, there are certain factors that you need to be aware of before beginning to work with ceramics. 

First of all, always use the appropriate method for the ceramic you’re using. For example, you would not use the same machine for both zirconia and mullite. Mullite is better suited for laser cutting, whereas zirconia is more delicate (although resistant to corrosion and chemicals), and should be molded using cutting and abrasive methods. Similar rules apply to other kinds of ceramics. 

Read up on the type of material you’re planning to use and make sure to adjust your techniques. The rundown included in this article is a good starting point, but you might also want to reach out to your suppliers, as well as get a second opinion from other business owners who also use the same ceramic. 

Secondly, there are certain design requirements you need to consider. We’ll go into more detail on that in a moment, but for now, remember that a poorly designed ceramic part is at a high risk of breaking or cracking. 

Finally, remember to always make prototypes! This guideline can really be applied to manufacturing any kind of a complex part, regardless of the material you’re using. Set your machinery to create just one copy of your component first, and see whether or not it meets all of your requirements. If it does, you can move on to machining a larger number of the same parts. If not, then you can always go back to your design and make the necessary changes without wasting a lot of money and energy on a flawed batch of products. 

What to Keep in Mind When Designing 

Designing ceramic parts for machining is similar to creating designs intended for other materials, but there are certain rules you need to follow in order to avoid faulty products or damaging your equipment. Here are some pointers to consider when drafting your first design: 

• Avoid pointy edges (especially long ones)
• Oval designs don’t tend to work well with ceramics; make them round instead 
• Corners and sharp edges increase the risk of breakage, and they can easily cut through skin 
• Corner pockets are good alternatives to sharp corners if you don’t want to opt for rounded edges 
• If your design includes holes, make sure they are not located too close to each other 

The Bottom Line

Computer numerical control (CNC) machining is great for mass producing all sorts of products and parts that require high precision and thorough adherence to the design documents. Ceramic materials are some of the most frequently used by machinists. While popular and relatively inexpensive, they require a fair bit of knowledge before diving off the deep end and beginning the manufacturing process. 

Most importantly, you need to be able to distinguish between different types of ceramics in order to use the one that best suits your products or specific components. You also need to be very careful when designing your parts so as not to increase the risk of breakage. 

Hopefully, our extensive guide to machining ceramics made for a good starting point, allowing you to continue your entrepreneurial journey with more confidence and clarity regarding your next steps. 

The 19th “2024 China International Bearing Industry Exhibition” hosted by the China Bearing Industry Association will be grandly held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from November 25 to 28, 2024. Changzhou Shihui Transmission Parts Co., Ltd. sincerely invites you to visit booth 41D044 for exchanges and cooperation!

Introduction to Changzhou Shihui Transmission Parts

Changzhou Shihui Transmission Parts Co., Ltd. is located in Changzhou, a beautiful Jiangnan water town in China. It is a production and processing enterprise for stainless steel casting and machining. It specializes in manufacturing various types of stainless steel, alloy steel, carbon steel and aluminum-copper alloy castings, with an annual output of more than 300 tons.

The main products are: stainless steel linear bearings, stainless steel outer spherical bearing blocks, engineering plastic bearing blocks, zinc alloy bearing blocks, punch bearing blocks, cast iron bearing blocks, and various types of stainless steel castings.The company covers an area of 0.68 hectares and currently has more than 100 highly qualified employees.

The company also provides various high-end machining services, equipped with complete CNC lathes and other processing equipment, especially in the small batch, multi-variety mechanical parts with rapid design, development and production capabilities.

The company's goal is to pursue better product quality and more complete after-sales service. Relying on scientific and technological progress and strict quality management, it provides high-quality products and excellent services to domestic and foreign markets.

Welcome to make an appointment to discuss cooperation:

Mobile/WeChat: +86 138 1367 6349 (Mr. Zhu) +86 139 6143 2521 (Mr. Wang)

Tel: +86510-87380886

Email: [email protected]

Address: No. 88, Yangshengba, Gezhuang Village, Guanlin Town, Yixing City, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province

Website: http://www.czshcd.com

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