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From globalspec.com
Recently AirLoc was invited to the Okuma facility in Charlotte, NC to perform tests,
evaluating AirLoc Elastomeric Pad materials’ ability to reduce internal machine
vibration.
An Okuma Captain L370 CNC lathe was selected for the test, performing a heavy cut on a 4” dia. steel bar. After obtaining machine and floor baseline readings, the accelerometer was placed on the machine frame, next to the cutting tool. Vibration readings were taken with the machine rigidly supported on its mounting feet and then supported on AirLoc 715 and 915 pads, while performing a heavy material cut.
The results were impressive! Not only did the highly damped 715 pads reduce the peak energy levels by 50%, but the lathe maintained level within the required .02mm/m, and it has continued to do so as reported by Rod Tojdowski, Okuma Manager – Post Sales & Technology Resources. The 915 pads reduced vibration almost as well as the 715 pads, but would be better suited for heavier loadings. Both the AirLoc 715 and 915 pads are low profile, adding only ½ inch to the machine height.
Products & Services
Vibration isolators and machine mounts are used to mount and/or level machines, motors, appliances and other devices that require leveling, vibration dampening, or load distribution.
Lathes and turning centers cut a rotating part with a stationary cutting tool. The tool moves parallel and perpendicular to the workpiece axis to provide the desired finished shape.
Specialty shock and vibration control products are specialty or proprietary products and accessories related to shock and vibration absorption.
Steady rests and follower rests are lathe accessories that hold a long workpiece steady during turning. Steady rests are mounted to the bed and do not move with the lathe. Follower rests attach to the saddle and move along with or follow the lathe.
Screw machines are machine tools that use a number of cutting tools, fed into a rotating rod or bar, to make screws and other turned parts.
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AirLoc Reduces Harmful Vibration on Okuma Lathe! (.pdf)
- Shock and Vibration Control Products
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