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Precision CNC
Prototype de roue turbine

Engineering-grade turbine wheel prototype for turbocharger, precision CNC machined aluminum parts with 2mm blade walls. Delivered 3 units in 3 days.

Apercu du projet

Industry
Automobile / Turbocharger
Material
Aluminum Alloy
Process
Multi-Axis CNC
Blade Wall
2mm Thin Wall
Lead Time
3 Days
Volume
3 Units

Le defi

The client needed precision-machined turbine wheel prototypes for a turbocharger application, where concentricity, structural integrity, and blade accuracy directly affect vehicle stability and performance at high speeds.

Critical Requirements

  • Ultra-thin blade walls: 2mm blade thickness requiring extreme precision to avoid deformation or breakage during machining.
  • High accuracy concentricity: Structural integrity directly affects vehicle stability, handling performance, and safety at high speeds.
  • Tight development schedule: Only 3 days from order confirmation to delivery.
  • Small batch CNC production: Just 3 units needed, requiring efficient setup without compromising quality.
  • Limited budget: Cost-effective machining strategy without sacrificing precision.

Our Machining Solution

We employed a multi-stage CNC machining strategy, combining 3-axis rough machining with precision channel and blade finishing, followed by rigorous CMM verification.

1

3-Axis Rough Machining

Initial rough machining using 3-axis CNC to establish the base geometry and remove bulk material efficiently, setting the foundation for precision finishing passes.

2

Precision Channel & Blade Machining

Semi-machining for flow channels followed by precision machining for blade profiles, fillet clean-up, and deburring with dynamic balancing. On-machine probing ensured accurate positioning throughout.

3

CMM Inspection & Verification

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) inspection verified all geometric tolerances including concentricity, blade profile accuracy, and surface finish requirements.

4

Final Quality Assurance

Strict in-process and final inspection ensured the project was completed with high quality. Each unit underwent dynamic balancing verification before packaging.

Production Gallery

CNC rough machining of turbine wheel on 3-axis machine
Precision blade machining - finished blade profiles on CNC
CMM coordinate measurement inspection of turbine wheel
Finished turbine wheel close-up showing blade detail
Two completed turbine wheel prototypes side by side

Points techniques

  • 3-Axis & Multi-Axis CNC
  • On-Machine Probing
  • CMM Inspection
  • Dynamic Balancing
  • 2mm Thin-Wall Blade Machining

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