Aluminum alloy CNC machining impeller wheel according to drawing for gas compressor

CNC machining aluminum impeller wheel

Categories: 5 axis CNC machining, Product

Custom-made aluminum alloy impeller wheel for a European gas compressor manufacturer, used in gas compressors, featuring high precision and high surface quality.

Material:	Aluminum LD7.
Process:	Raw material cutting, Turning, CNC lathe machining, 5-axis CNC milling, finish turning.
Surface treatment:	Natural surface finish
Tolerance:	+/-0.03mm
MOQ:	1 pieces.
Testing equipment	Vernier caliper, Coordinate measuring machine, projector, roughness tester, hardness tester, concentricity tester.
Packaging:	Seaworthy packing with protection for productions or customers’ requirement
Delivery:	15 days.

Starting from the customer’s design, we work together to analyze tolerance design, helping the customer understand the machining process and tolerance control techniques. This facilitates better fulfillment of design performance and overall cost control.

From raw material cutting, conventional rough turning, CNC finish turning, 5-axis linkage machining, post-milling finish turning, to coordinate measuring and projection measurement, we strictly control each process. Our machining quality reaches advanced levels in the Chinese industry, and our prices are only 70% of the industry standard.

CNC turning

5 axis CNC machining

CMM measuring

2D projector measuring

Multi-axis CNC machining parts from China

As one of high quality and low cost 4 and 5 axis CNC machining parts supplier from China, we provide kinds of 3, 4, 5 multi-axis linked CNC machining products, both prototype and mass production.

We have machined various parts and components for turbocharger, supercharger and compressor, such as blade wheel, nozzle ring, diffuser, etc.

Five-axis machining process have various applications in turbochargers:

Five-axis machining is widely used in turbochargers, particularly for processing components like turbine blades, compressor housings, and intake passages. Turbochargers require high precision and complex geometries, and five-axis machining enables multi-angle cutting, reducing processing time and improving surface quality. Additionally, the flexibility of five-axis machines helps in machining various materials such as high-temperature alloys and aluminum alloys, ensuring component performance stability under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions.

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Technical challenges of five-axis machining impellers:

The technical challenges of five-axis machining impellers mainly include the following aspects:

Complex geometries: Impellers typically feature intricate 3D surfaces and blade designs, requiring precise cutting strategies and toolpath planning to ensure accuracy in shape and dimensions.
Cutting force control: Due to the thin-walled nature of impellers, cutting forces can easily lead to deformation or vibration during machining, necessitating precise control of cutting parameters for stability.
Tool wear: When machining high-hardness materials (such as high-temperature alloys), tool wear can occur rapidly, affecting machining quality and efficiency, so it’s crucial to select appropriate tool materials and coatings.
Cooling and chip removal: The complex structure of impellers requires careful design of coolant flow and chip removal to prevent heat buildup and clogging during machining.
Machining allowance management: Maintaining a reasonable machining allowance during multiple cuts is essential to avoid tool collisions or over-machining in subsequent processes.
Programming and simulation: The programming of five-axis machining is complex and requires advanced CAM software for toolpath simulation to avoid collisions and optimize machining efficiency.