The machining of cylinder heads is a demanding task in engine production. Valve seat machining in particular places extremely high demands on the tools used. The requirements regarding tight geometric and positional tolerances between the valve seat ring and valve guide, as well as the narrow angle tolerance of the sealing chamfer on the valve seat ring need to be met; in addition to the roundness specifications and diameter tolerance in the valve guide. Furthermore, the challenging materials in the valve seat ring and valve guide place the highest demands on the cutting material and cutting edge geometry. In order to successfully meet the high precision requirements cost-effectively, Ceratizit has developed a new, modular high-end tool system.

The new Ceratizit tool system for high-precision, cost-effective valve seat machining consists of two similarly structured multi-functional tools: one for the semi-finishing of the intake and exhaust with a pilot reamer for the valve guide and cutting edges for the valve ring, and another for the finish machining of the intake and exhaust with a finish reamer and finish cutting edge for the sealing chamfer on the valve ring.

Each of these tools has a modular design consisting of standard and semi-standard components, which ensure short delivery times. The tool system consists of a hydraulic double chuck with a (DAH) compensation holder that can be used to compensate for runout and angle errors directly on the machine. The tool system can therefore be equipped with all popular spindle connections on the machine side, such as HSK, ISO steep taper, MAS-BT, CAT, etc. A HSK-A63 mono variant of the hydraulic double chuck is also available. A blade carrier with fixed insert seats and three-edged CBN full face indexable inserts also forms part of the system. A six-edged solid carbide or PCD reamer is used to machine the valve guide. The hydraulic double clamping of the reamer and blade carrier ensures high-quality machining results that are process-secure and reproducible.

The new Ceratizit tool system is easy to handle, and the highly precise and specialised machining process means that no adjustment is needed. This in turn reduces the reject rate and the need for rework. The modular design makes the tool system for valve machining especially cost-effective, as when changes are made to the valve seat ring at the project stage, the entire tool does not have to be replaced. Replacing the blade carrier is sufficient, which only incurs roughly a third of the total costs.

This also offers a cost advantage for follow-up projects, as even if new reamers and blade carriers have to be procured for a new cylinder head model, the hydraulic double chucks can be reused, saving as much as a third on tool costs.

BOX 1

Performance data for the tool system in series production

Semi-finish intake:

S= 6370 rpm, F= 1530 mm/min (valve guide)

S= 1010 rpm F= 101 mm/min (valve seat ring)

Semi-finish exhaust:

S= 6370 rpm, F= 1530 mm/min (valve guide)

S= 1360 rpm F= 116 mm/min (valve seat ring)

Finish intake:

S= 6370 rpm, F= 1530 mm/min (valve guide)

S= 1000 rpm F= 100 mm/min (valve seat ring)

Finish exhaust:

S= 6370 rpm, F= 1530 mm/min (valve guide)

S= 1650 rpm F= 165 mm/min (valve seat ring)

Results:

Concentricity of valve seat ring in relation to valve guide            => within 26 µm

Valve guide roundness                                                             => within 4 µm

Sealing chamfer on valve ring                                                   => within 0.1°

BOX 2

Statement from Matthias Otto, project manager and visionary behind the new development

From previous experience of tool management in the automotive industry, the adjustment of valve seat tools has always been a necessary evil that is time-consuming and error-prone. After all, where something needs to be adjusted, there is potential for error. For this reason, my aim was to develop a tool system with fixed insert seats that does not require any adjustment.

The modular design consisting of a hydraulic double chuck, exchangeable blade carrier and reamer offers additional benefits, such as cost and time savings in project business and maximum precision in the tool system with plug & play solution. The concept of using as many of the same components as possible on the tools for intake and exhaust has also been made a reality.

Über die CERATIZIT Deutschland GmbH

With passion and a pioneering spirit for hard materials
For over 95 years, CERATIZIT has been a pioneer in developing exceptional hard material solutions for machining and wear protection. The private company, with registered offices in Mamer, Luxembourg, develops and produces highly specialised cutting tools, indexable inserts, rods made from hard materials and wear parts. The CERATIZIT Group is the global market leader in various application segments and successfully develops new carbide, cermet and ceramic grades, such as for wood and stone working.

With more than 8,000 employees at more than 30 production facilities and a sales network with over 50 branches, CERATIZIT is a global player in the carbide industry. The company’s international network includes subsidiary Stadler Metalle and joint venture CB-CERATIZIT.

The technology leader is continually investing in research and development and holds more than 1,000 patents. Innovative hard material solutions from CERATIZIT are used in various sectors, including mechanical engineering and toolmaking, in the automotive and aerospace industries and in the oil, gas and medical industries.

Firmenkontakt und Herausgeber der Meldung:

CERATIZIT Deutschland GmbH
Zeppelinstraße 12
87437 Kempten
Telefon: +49 (831) 57010-0
Telefax: +49 (831) 57010-3559
http://cuttingtools.ceratizit.com

Ansprechpartner:
Norbert Stattler
PR Manager Cutting Tools
Telefon: +49 (831) 57010-3405
Fax: +49 (831) 57010-3678
E-Mail: norbert.stattler@ceratizit.com
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