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April 12, 2023

Case Study: Heavy Machining of 3.6MW Wind Turbine Hubs

Introduction

In the renewable energy sector, wind power has gained significant attention over the years. Wind power is considered one of the most promising forms of renewable energy due to its high energy yield and lower environmental impact. The success of wind turbines largely depends on the performance of their components, including the wind turbine hub.

In this case study, we will explore the heavy machining process of wind turbine hubs Wuzhong's 3.6MW wind power. The customer provided us with the design specifications for the wind turbine hubs and engine housings.

wind turbine hub

Customer Requirements

Wuzhong, a leading manufacturer of wind turbines, approached us with the request to manufacture 30 sets of wind turbine hubs and engine housings for their 3.6MW wind power project. The customer provided us with the design specifications for the wind turbine hubs and engine housings, including their dimensions, material, and tolerance requirements.

Our Approach

We started the heavy machining process by procuring the required raw materials. The wind turbine hubs and engine housings were made of high-strength alloy steel, which was procured from a reliable supplier. The raw material was inspected for its quality and dimensions before proceeding to the next step.

Next, we set up the wind turbine hubs and engine housings at our heavy-duty CNC machining center. The CNC machining center is equipped with multiple cutting tools that allow us to perform precise cuts and drilling operations. We used a combination of roughing and finishing tools to shape the wind turbine hubs and engine housings according to the customer's design. Rough-machine involved using large, powerful machines to remove the majority of the material from the raw stock. Once the parts were rough-machined, then they moved on to the finishing process. The finishing process was very time-consuming and required a high level of skill and precision. We used a variety of techniques, including grinding, milling, and drilling, to create the final shape of the parts.

The heavy machining process of the wind turbine hubs and engine housings required high accuracy and repeatability. We used advanced measuring tools such as laser scanners and coordinate measuring machines to ensure that the finished products met the customer's tolerance requirements.

After the machining process was completed, we performed additional surface treatment operations to protect the wind turbine hubs and engine housings from corrosion and other environmental factors. The surface treatment process included shot blasting, cleaning, and coating.

Result

The heavy machining process of the wind turbine hubs and engine housings was completed successfully, and we delivered the finished products to the customer on time. All 30 sets of wind turbine hubs and engine housings met the customer's design specifications, including their dimensions, material, and tolerance requirements.

Conclusion

The heavy machining process of wind turbine hubs and engine housings for Wuzhong's 3.6MW wind power project required advanced machining capabilities and high precision. We successfully manufactured the wind turbine hubs and engine housings according to the customer's design specifications, ensuring that they met their tolerance requirements. Our expertise in heavy machining and advanced measuring tools allowed us to deliver high-quality products that met the customer's expectations.

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