RMS-Steering

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document provides detailed information about the RMS Steering milling machine, designed for precision milling of tooth profiles in steering racks. It highlights the machine's capabilities, specifications, and optional features.

Specifications: The RMS Steering machine features a travel range with a Y-axis cutting depth of 400 mm, a Z-axis milling stroke of 540 mm, and a B1-axis swivel of +/- 28°. The milling head is a Type F 350 with a power drive of 45 kW and a maximum RPM of 450. The machine supports a milling arbor SK 50, with cutter diameters ranging from 165 mm to 310 mm and a maximum tool width of 240 mm.

Procedures: The machine can process two steering racks simultaneously, with manual or automated loading and unloading. It includes a tool-changing device for easy cutter replacement. The milling process can run with or against the feeding direction, ensuring high-quality tooth profiles.

Control System: The machine is equipped with Siemens SINUMERIK control options (802D sl, 840D, 840D sl) for fully automated operations and network compatibility, offering integrated safety solutions.

Coolant and Swarf Removal: The machine uses a powerful coolant system with a 900-litre capacity and a magnetic filter roller for fine filtration. Chips are removed via a magnetic drum and conveyor.

Options and Accessories: Optional features include CNC-controlled axes for helical and dual tooth profiles, milling accessories for various steering racks, a refrigerating unit for cooling lubricants, a fine filter upgrade, a tool-changing device, an automatic fire extinguishing unit, and robot automation for loading and unloading.

Dimensions and Weight: The machine's installation dimensions are 6,200 mm in length, 5,500 mm in depth, and 2,900 mm in height, with an approximate weight of 12,000 kg, including the control cabinet.

Contact Information: Georg Kesel GmbH & Co. KG, located in Kempten, Germany, provides contact details for further inquiries.

Catalog excerpts

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RMS Steering The milling machine RMS-Steering is designed for milling the tooth profile in steering racks. Leading steering rack manufacturers worldwide are milling their tooth profiles on Kesel milling machines. The RMS-Steering processes two steering racks simultaneously. The workpieces are manually loaded and unloaded. Automatic loading and unloading systems can be integrated without difficulty. The machine is equipped with a tool changing device for easy cutting tool change. Optional features are available to meet the individual requirements of our customers. Milling - Clamping Zero backlash...

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Coolant and swarf removal Chips are removed via a magnetic drum and a magnetic conveyor. The powerful coolant system ensures operating ability in combination with short cycle times and continuous production. Control The Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl control guarantees a fully-automated operation. This control unit is network-compatible and offers the possibility of safety integrated solutions. The machine can also be equipped with either the Siemens 840D or 802D sl control. Dual pinion for electric power steering The RMS-Steering dual pinion option A1-axis enables the milling of a second tooth profile...

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