NAGEL introduced two high-performance vertical honing machines – the VL 15 and VL 30 – designed specifically for machining long steel tubes, piston rods, and other heavy workpieces with standard lengths of up to 3,800 mm and diameters of up to 350 mm; Custom stroke lengths are available upon thorough evaluation. These machines establish new benchmarks in precision and machining efficiency, the developer claimed.
The Nagel VL series combines user-friendly operation, powerful drives, and a stable, robust design. Installed over a working trench, the machines enable workpieces to be accessed both above and below floor level. This ensures ground-level accessibility to the working areas, enhancing workshop flexibility.
With the VL 15 and VL 30, high material removal rates can be achieved in short cycle times while maintaining tight dimensional tolerances and geometrically precise bore shapes. These machines also deliver exceptional surface finishes, even on workpieces with rough pre-machining, meeting the stringent quality demands of various industries.
The VL series is also suitable for external machining, where the workpiece is mounted on the honing spindle, which performs both vertical and radial honing movements. This will extend significantly the service life of sleeves and sealing elements, as the machining marks are oriented axially.
Equipped with an advanced automatic measurement system, the machines achieve shut-off accuracy of 0.01 mm, even when machining long tubes with material allowances of up to 1.0 mm. This ensures consistently high manufacturing quality while minimizing operator effort.
Nagel honing machines are indispensable for companies prioritizing top precision and efficiency. The compact design of the VL series saves valuable floor space while delivering the stability required for machining large and heavy workpieces. They are the perfect solution for industries relying on cutting-edge technology in heavy machining.
With the VL 15 and VL 30 vertical honing machines, Nagel offers a forward-thinking solution that enhances production quality but also reduces production costs — a clear competitive advantage in an increasingly demanding market.
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