Dial-Based Bushing Equipment

CAE dial-based machines offer the advantage of very fast cycle times and high reliability. Standard footprints, working heights, and transfer envelopes make all of these stations interchangeable.

Easy-to-change tooling allows you to process any bushing from one inch in diameter and one inch in length to over three inches in diameter and nearly four inches in length.

Dial Machine
This machine is based on two indexing tables. Around the first table, the bushing is held by the outside diameter and the stations work on the inside and ends of the part. The second indexing table holds the bushings from the end and the stations work on the outer diameter of the part.
Deflashing
Deflashing parts is typically a dirty, labor-intensive chore. The chunks of rubber, dust and wire wheel bristles not only make a mess, but the metal and rubber dust wears out equipment bearings, cylinders, and motors. Component life is short lived and maintenance costs are high. CAE has developed deflashing equipment that has features that combat the degrading effects of rubber and metal dust.
ID Buff (Dial Machine) The ID Buffing Station deflashes the inside of the inner metal.
End Buff (Dial Machine) This is accomplished in two stations. These stations clean the ends of the inner metals using an advanced system to apply the pressure, which results in extended tool life.
OD Buff (Dial Machine) This is a series of three or four stations that buff the outer metal.
Measuring
With today's quality demands, a good inspection system can actually save money. The justification for 100% inspection is easy when considering an out-of-specification part reaching your customer could result in thousands of dollars in additional expenses (i.e. sending representatives on-site and hand inspecting every part).
ID Check (Dial Machine) The purpose of this station is to confirm that the inside diameter of the inner metal is larger than the minimum tolerance permitted and smaller than the maximum tolerance permitted.