Crankshaft manufacture ...
... ALFING Research & Development
Even though ALFING does not literally develop "its own products", we are still very focused on research and development. Our customers expect us to support them with our know-how and advice during the development stages of a crankshaft. We are continually improving and refining this knowledge which has kept us at the top for many years – where we also intend to remain.
ALFING R&D know-how includes:
- Design of crankshaft forgings
- Optimized machining allowances to save material and production costs
- Selection and testing of the most suitable materials with regard to surface treatment and hardening
- Machining of the webs with regard to counterweight design and optimal weight
- Machining processes for a wide range of lubricating hole systems
- Special treatment of oil channel openings
- Provision of lightening holes in main and pin bearings
- Design of the main and pin bearing radii, axially or radially recessed or tangential
- Use of a variety heat treatment processes, e.g. induction hardening with ALFING induction hardening equipment
- Machining of integrated sprocket or gear wheels
- Optimal balancing using heavy metal either radially or axially
- Development of new production processes to improve performance at the same time as saving space
- Mounting of a variety of auxiliary parts
