5 axis CNC machining twisted airfoil vane impeller

Five-axis CNC machining twisted airfoil vane impeller

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 air/gas compressor, such as blade wheel, nozzle ring, diffuser, disk, impeller, 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.

Our Product:

Technical challenges of five-axis machining impellers:

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Machining allowance management: Maintaining a reasonable machining allowance during multiple cuts is essential to avoid tool collisions or over-machining in subsequent processes.
  6. 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.

Our Workshop:

5-axis CNC Machining Process:

Inspection Method:

We have advanced equipment to measure the key points, CMM, 2D projector, Coating gauge, Micrometer, etc.

Processing Control:

Our engineer do CAM method checking machining process to make the actual CNC machining high efficiency and low cost.