A manufacturer of drive components produces differential housings that play a central role in power distribution, smooth operation and service life within the final system. The component must be machined to ensure that tight tolerances and the exact position of the axle bore are reliably maintained. Even minor deviations can impair load distribution in the differential and negatively affect wear and running behavior. The PVSL is particularly well suited to this application because it combines two fully equipped machining areas with a central automation zone, bringing the machining of both workpiece sides together in one process. This reduces setup times, stabilizes workflows and allows measuring loops to be integrated into the automation system to ensure quality in series production.

The result is a differential housing with high dimensional accuracy and a manufacturing process designed for short cycle times. For the customer, this means better control of critical geometric features, fewer process interfaces and a cost-effective solution for medium to large production volumes.

A manufacturer of brake systems produces brake discs where machining quality has a direct influence on subsequent braking performance. The key factors are tight tolerances on the friction surfaces, high parallelism and a stable process despite varying allowances in the cast blank. In many production environments, machining in two setups is still common, which costs time and creates additional sources of error. The PVSL is particularly well suited to these requirements because it combines machining of both sides in a single machine and, with its pick-up concept, is designed for short workpiece changeover times and high productivity. For demanding workpieces such as brake discs, the machine can be equipped with NC lift-off holders as additional equipment. These are used to specifically support or lift the workpiece during certain machining steps in order to stabilize the process.

The result is a clearly structured series production process for a safety-critical component, where quality, cycle time and process stability are considered together. For the customer, this means reduced non-productive times, more consistent machining quality and a manufacturing solution that is particularly well suited for medium and large batch sizes.