Precision manufacturing of high performance transmission components on vertical pick-up turning machines

Zoerkler can look back on almost 120 years of history and has developed from a mechanical engineers' workshop into an innovation leader in the manufacture of high-performance gearboxes. Today, the company employs around 100 people, including eight trainees and 15 highly qualified design engineers, and specializes in the design, manufacture and testing of drive systems for high-performance automobiles, helicopters and airplanes.

The decision in favor of the EMAG VL 6 was based on the need for automated machining of heavier components with the highest precision and reliability. Bernhard Wagner, Managing Director of the company, explains: "The VL 6 enables us to produce complex components with excellent dimensional accuracy, even with frequent changes of workpieces for our small series. This is crucial for our production flexibility and for meeting the high quality requirements of our customers in the aviation and automotive industries."

The machine's integrated hard turning and milling functions are particularly noteworthy. This multifunctionality enables Zoerkler to perform demanding machining steps in a single setup, which contributes significantly to increasing precision and shortening cycle times.

Another advantage of the VL 6 is its highly developed automation system. "We can often run the machine autonomously in the second and third shifts, which significantly increases our productivity," explains Wagner. The combination of reliable automation and constant precision enables efficient production around the clock without compromising on quality.

The integration of the VL 6 complements Zoerkler's impressive machine park with production technologies such as turning, milling, grinding, gear cutting, tooth cutting, bevel gear grinding and eroding as well as testing facilities. The company has a high-performance test stand for helicopter gearboxes with an output of up to 2 x 4 megawatts as well as special test stands for e-mobility applications. This equipment underlines Zoerkler's ability not only to manufacture complex drive systems, but also to test and optimize them under realistic conditions.

Zoerkler's expertise covers a wide range of gearing technologies, including the manufacture of internal gears, gear rims and bevel gears for helicopters. The company is particularly proud of its expertise in producing bevel gear ratios not equal to 90 degrees - a specialty that is highly valued in the aviation industry.

The successful integration of the VL 6 into Zoerkler's production processes underlines the company's commitment to continuous innovation and quality improvement. This investment consolidates Zoerkler's position as a technology leader in the manufacture of precision drives and prepares the company for future challenges in the rapidly evolving mobility industry.

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