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Brake Drum Machining Process: Precision Manufacturing for Optimal Braking

This page features the process of machining a brake drum. It describes how brake drums are created in detail, beginning with the raw material and ending with the fully finished part. Find out how the intricate machining operations needed to properly assemble the brake drums and achieve the required fit, balance, and braking efficiency are done.
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Precision Machining for Optimal Brake Drum Performance

Modern methods of manufacturing are applied in the brake drum machining process. CNC machining is prominent as it provides excellent dimensional precision, with tolerances maintained within ±0.01mm. This permits a snug fit for brake shoes, greatly increasing the overall braking effectiveness. Also included in this procedure are finishing surfaces designed for the modification of mechanical parts to achieve the desired accuracy to lessen friction and wear, improving the efficiency and durability of the brake drum.

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These lay-out procedures assist in accomplishing primary tasks that guarantee quality of the finished drum. The first step involves transforming the required raw material, often cast iron, into a block from which they are drilled out and precision turned. Afterward comes turning, which establishes the barrel-shaped outer section of the spindle, and boring to the required diameter. Following this is grinding to heighten the barrel outline so that the necessary tolerances can be achieved. Smooth surface of the brake drum is very important in piston cocking to eliminate friction on the pistons when the vehicle is moving, thus preventing brake locks.

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Why machine brake drums?

Restoring the smooth contact surface for proper shoe contact eliminates any unwanted glazing, uneven wear or warping from the drums through machining. This restores helps prolong the lifespan of the drum while requiring additional thickness.

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The specs for drum refurbishing are used by our machine shop. The concentricity tolerance guarantees a flawless balance. The surface finish ensures proper bedding. Vintage brake restorations are grateful!

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CNC-Machined Brake Shoe Precision (±0.01mm)

CNC-Machined Brake Shoe Precision (±0.01mm)

Employs top of the line CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining that is capable of achieving extreme precision. The machining process features control over tolerances within ±0.01mm, which guarantees a perfect fit and performance of the brake shoes.
Precision Drum Finishing Process

Precision Drum Finishing Process

Smooth surfacing from grinding and honing are part of the multi-step machining process, producing a new efficient braking system. These new brake solutions integrate a more refined multi-step system reducing the friction in the brake drums, which leads to strain-free lining wear.
In-Process Quality Assurance

In-Process Quality Assurance

Incorporates inline quality control assurance procedures during the machining process. Quality assurance inspectors use precision measurement instruments to confirm the overall geometry and surface condition of the brake drum at each process step, thus securing the product’s high quality.