The MAPAL tool programme for series production of scroll compressors.

Electrified auxiliary units

As a result of electrification in the automotive industry, more and more drive tasks
of the internal combustion engines are being performed by electrified components.
By electrifying the auxiliary units, these components can be used as required and
depending on the load, and thus contribute to reduced energy consumption. They
stand out thanks to their high reliability and low noise emissions as well as excellent
energy efficiency.

Auxiliary unit scroll compressor

An example of an electrified auxiliary unit is the scroll compressor, which is used as an electric refrigerant compressor in thermal management. Three specific machining operations on an aluminium scroll compressor for use in an electrified vehicle are presented as examples.
Sectional view of scroll compressor

FEATURES

  • Core pieces orbit and fixed scroll
  • Geometric accuracy and connection is paramount
  • Exact positioning of the spirals to each other

MACHINING REQUIREMENTS

  • High degree of shape accuracy of the spirals (≤ 20 μm)
  • High perpendicularity of flanks to base surface (≤ 20 μm)
  • Parallel alignment and flatness of ≤ 10 μm
  • Surface roughness (Rz) in the single-digit range
  • Perfect interaction between machine and tool

Processing steps on the auxiliary unit scroll compressor:

  • The combination tool finishes the recesses for the sealing grooves.

    用于密封元件的凹槽

    • 这类凹槽的粗加工和精加工都通过采用两刃PCD镗孔刀完成。 
    • 此外,组合刀具还可以实现接触孔径的加工 
    • 切面划分有助于减小切削力并且确保形成最佳的切屑形状 

  • The boring tool with two stages machines the bearing bore of the scroll compressor.

    精确的轴承孔

    • 应用三刃PCD铣刀,通过循环铣削进行预加工 
    • 使用双刃-PCD镗刀进行精加工并且应用两个台阶和切口分割,以减小切削力 

  • Machining of the high-precision spiral shapes with a milling cutter made of solid carbide.

    高精度螺旋形状

    • 使用整体硬质合金铣刀进行预加工和精加工 
    • 极其锋利的切削刃确保了高的尺寸精度 


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