FM SMART – Application

Highly productive and flexible multispindle machining in a new design

Since many years ELHA-MASCHINENBAU is the market leader for highly productive transfer centers which are mainly utilized for mass production of automotive parts. More than 350 installed units including process are proof for the great success of this concept.

With the new FM SMART Series ELHA launches a great and so far unknown flexibility for multispindle machining on transfer centers. Therefore it provides a real alternative to conventional machining centers.

Best machining concept for:

  • Medium up to big lots
  • Small and midsize workpieces
  • Fast work set up and retooling
  • Light metals, (stainless) steels, forging and casting materials

Workpieces

Workpiece - Planetary carrier
Planetary carrier
  • steel
  • complete machining in one fixture position
  • 4 workpieces simultaneous
Workpiece - Joint flange
Joint flange
  • casting material GGG 70
  • complete machining in one fixture position
  • 2 workpieces simultaneous
Workpiece - Wheel hub
Wheel hub
  • casting material
  • partial machining in one fixture position
  • 2 workpieces simultaneous
Workpiece - Pump housing
Pump housing
  • die cast aluminium
  • complete machining in one fixture position
  • 3 workpieces simultaneous
Workpiece - Turbocharger center housing
Turbocharger center housing
  • cast iron
  • partial machining in one fixture position
  • 3 workpieces simultaneous
Workpiece - Cylinder head
Cylinder head
  • forged steel
  • complete machining in two fixture positions
  • 4 workpieces simultaneous