Information on Crankshaft Grinding Machine and Process
It is obvious that every crankshaft requires grinding and polishing. We are giving below a few reasons for the requirement of crankshaft grinding and polishing: Although crankshaft is manufactured out of forged steel due to continuous running it is observed that crankpin and main journal of crankshaft develop taper and ovality more than the limits specified by the engine manufacturer. For removal of excessive taper and ovality there is no option, but to go for grinding of the crankshaft or in case the ovality is not excessive, polishing of crankpin and the main journal is undertaken. Bearing line marks, pitting and rough surface are observed. The reason can be the poor quality of lubricating oil used, non-replacement of lubricating oil filters on time, poor quality of bearings, etc. The crankshaft polishing is recommended in case the bearing line marks and pitting is observed. The seizure of bearing on crankpin or the main journal of the crankshaft is common. In few cases, the ...