UBS50-1000 Worm Whirling Milling

The UBS50-1000 CNC Worm Whirling Mill is an automated piece of equipment specially designed for high-end worm machining, with its core advantages as follows:
  1. Import Substitution: Independently developed CNC system and cutting tool technology deliver performance comparable to that of imported European and American equipment, while the price is only 50% of such imported alternatives.
  2. High Precision: 5-axis simultaneous control combined with a closed-loop online inspection system ensures a tooth profile tolerance of ±0.01mm and a surface roughness of Ra ≤ 0.8μm.
  3. High Productivity: The automated machining process triples the single-shift production capacity, enabling flexible production for both mass and small-batch orders.
  4. Broad Material Compatibility: Compatible with a variety of materials including superalloys, stainless steel and 45# steel, it meets the requirements of high-end industries such as aerospace, automotive and construction machinery.
  5. User-Friendly Operation: The visual human-machine interface (HMI) and one-click start function reduce the skill requirements for operators.
  6. Full-Cycle Services: Provides one-stop support covering equipment installation, process training, maintenance and upgrades, with a 48-hour localized response service.

Are you still troubled by the low precision and high scrap rate of manual rotary milling? Are your orders delayed due to the high cost and long delivery cycle of imported equipment? The UBS50-1000 CNC rotary milling machine provides you with a one-stop solution: ① Replace imported equipment, directly reducing costs by more than 50%;
② Automated processing increases production capacity by 3 times and shortens the delivery cycle to 1/3 of the original;
③ Achieve high-precision surface quality with Ra ≤ 0.8μm, reducing the scrap rate to below 2%;
④ Adapt to complex materials such as high-temperature alloys and stainless steel to meet the needs of high-end industries;
⑤ Full-link technical support, with 48-hour localized response to solve production problems.

Workpiece Literacy: Uses, Materials/Geometric Characteristics, and Common Risks of Worms

The worm is a core component of mechanical transmission systems, widely used in reducers, elevators, machine tools, construction machinery, and other fields. It plays a key role in transmitting torque, reducing speed, and increasing torque. Its materials are mostly 45 steel, 20CrMnTi, superalloys (such as Inconel 718), etc. Its geometric characteristics are complex helical tooth profiles, high lead accuracy requirements, and strict tooth surface roughness. Common risks in manual processing include: excessive tooth profile deviation leading to high transmission noise, substandard surface roughness causing accelerated wear, and unstable dimensions resulting in assembly failures, which seriously affect the operating efficiency and service life of equipment.

Core pain point: The impact of processing difficulties on efficiency/cost/quality

Traditional manual whirlwind milling has three core pain points:
① Insufficient precision: relying on manual operation experience, it is difficult to control the tooth profile tolerance within ±0.02mm, and the rejection rate is as high as over 15%, which directly increases the cost of raw material waste;
② Low efficiency: processing a single worm takes 2-3 hours, which cannot meet the demand for large-volume orders, leading to customer loss;
③ High cost: the price of imported CNC whirlwind milling machines exceeds one million yuan, and the maintenance cost accounts for 10% of the total equipment price per year, which is difficult for small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises to afford. These pain points not only restrict the improvement of production capacity, but also weaken the competitiveness of enterprises in the market.

Overview of the Process Flow

The UBS50-1000 whirlwind milling machine adopts fully automated process control of the entire workflow: “blank → rough machining → finish machining → surface treatment → closed-loop inspection”:
  1. Blank: Forgings/castings are selected (customized according to material properties) to ensure initial strength and dimensional stability;
  2. Rough machining: CNC whirlwind milling quickly removes the allowance, increasing efficiency by 2 times;
  3. Finish machining: Five-axis linkage precisely controls the tooth profile to ensure tolerances and surface quality;
  4. Surface treatment: Automated polishing/coating processes to enhance wear resistance;
  5. Closed-loop inspection: The online measurement system feeds back data in real time and automatically adjusts parameters to achieve zero-defect quality.

Key points of each link

Rough machining: Using cemented carbide coated tools (internal link: XXX tool system), with a spindle speed of 1500-2500rpm and a feed rate of 200-300mm/min, 80% of the allowance is quickly removed, and temperature deformation is controlled through the cooling system;
• Finishing: The five-axis CNC system (internal link: XXX five-axis linkage technology) is combined with CAM-optimized tool paths, controlling the tooth profile tolerance within ±0.01mm and the surface roughness Ra ≤ 0.8μm;
• Surface treatment: Automated polishing equipment (internal link: XXX polishing system) removes machining marks, and optional PVD coating increases tool life by 3 times;
• Inspection closed-loop: Online coordinate measuring machine (internal link: XXX inspection system) collects dimensional data in real-time, and digital twin technology simulates the machining process to avoid deformation risks in advance.

Performance/benefit data

IndicatorManual Whirlwind LatheUBS50-1000 Whirlwind Lathe
Production Capacity Improvement300%+
Surface Roughness Ra≥3.2μm≤0.8μm
Tooth Profile Tolerance±0.05mm±0.01mm
Scrap Rate15%+≤2%
Equipment CostImported equipment: ≥1 million CNYDomestic alternative: ≥500,000 CNY
Delivery Cycle7-10 days/piece2-3 days/piece

Case+Application Scenario

Case Study: A construction machinery enterprise originally used imported whirlwind milling machines, with a processing cost of CNY 800 per worm and a delivery lead time of 5 days. After adopting the UBS50-1000, the processing cost was reduced to CNY 350 per worm, and the delivery lead time was shortened to 2 days, enabling the enterprise to recoup the equipment investment within six months.

Applicable Scenarios: Reducer manufacturing, elevator core component production, machine tool transmission system processing, and supporting hydraulic devices for construction machinery.

Core parameters

ParameterValue/Specification
Machining Diameter Range50-1000mm
Machining Length Range100-2000mm
Spindle Speed0-3000rpm (stepless speed regulation)
Feed Rate0-500mm/min
Tooth Profile Tolerance±0.01mm
Surface RoughnessRa≤0.8μm
Equipment Weight8000kg
Power Supply Requirement380V/50Hz/30kW

Key configuration

1.Control system: Siemens 840D CNC system (supporting 5-axis linkage);
2. Spindle unit: high-precision electric spindle (bearing precision class P4);
3. Tool system: cemented carbide coated tools (suitable for various materials);
4. Detection system: online coordinate measuring machine + digital twin simulation;
5. Cooling system: high-pressure cooling pump (10MPa) + oil temperature control system;
6. Auxiliary equipment: automatic loading and unloading device (optional) + chip conveyor;
7. Protection system: fully enclosed protective cover + dust collection device.

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