The bearing manufacturing process typically involves stages such as rough machining, semi-finishing, finishing to ensure that bearings meet the required dimensional accuracy and surface roughness. Different types of cutting tools are used in these stages for milling, drilling, grinding, and polishing operations.
Commonly used cutting tools include the following:
Milling Cutters:
Application: Used in the rough machining stage to form the initial shape of the bearing.
Usage: Select the appropriate milling cutter diameter and number of teeth, and adjust the speed and feed rate based on the material hardness.
Drill Bits:
Application: Used for drilling holes in the inner and outer rings of bearings to create holes for installation or lubrication.
Usage: Choose drill bits suitable for the material hardness and use appropriate coolant to reduce heat accumulation.
Grinding Machines:
Application: Used in the semi-finishing and finishing stages to improve the dimensional accuracy and surface quality of bearings.
Usage: Select suitable grinding wheel materials and granularity, and adjust grinding parameters to achieve the desired surface roughness.
Finishing Tools:
Application: Used in the final finishing stage, such as polishing and honing, to further enhance the surface quality of bearings.
Usage: Choose appropriate finishing tools and techniques based on bearing material and required precision.