In a recent webinar, EMAG Group presented the capabilities of Electrochemical Machining (ECM) rifling, an essential technology for achieving high-precision internal geometries in rifled barrels. The session, titled “Manufacturing Precision Through ECM Rifling,” demonstrated ECM’s ability to combine precision with scalable production.
ECM rifling is a popular choice due to its unmatched dimensional accuracy and absence of mechanical or thermal stress. This machining process is material-friendly, contributing to the longevity of barrels while significantly reducing manufacturing complexity and investment costs.
EMAG’s ECM rifling technology boasts precision-tailored solutions and a modular system design that offers scalability. Their machines can be configured for varying production needs, including a double rifling machine capable of producing two barrels and an eight-run machine for handling up to eight barrels concurrently.
The technology’s advanced tooling offers innovative tool cathodes for precise internal geometries and ensures high process stability. It supports various rifling concepts, such as polygonal rifling for enhanced gas sealing, progressive twist geometries for improved projectile stability, and conventional rifling with customizable parameters.
Although the live session has concluded, EMAG Group has made the webinar recording available for those who missed it. This recording provides insights into how ECM rifling technology optimizes precision, efficiency, and reliability in barrel manufacturing.
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