Engine Block Machining Process with a Heller Machine Tool

When it comes to CNC machine tools, what gives raw casting its precision and tight tolerances? Rowan from MTDCNC speaks to John Dineen from Heller Machine Tools UK to discuss the machining of engine blocks.

John talks about the main features in the design and process along with some of biggest challenges of machining, specifically, locating onto the cast items to ensure no twists in the part. Most of the sequencing from the fixture is built into the fixture itself, and the engineering team at Heller uses its experience coupled with an impressive design, and the alignment of the clamping point and the seater, to eliminate twisting.

A team of expert engineers and tooling specialists use machine technology to achieve the required tolerances between 0.1 and 0.2. The company offers fixture design and tooling as well as 15 years of project management and sales and service to give you precise engine parts.

Heller provides state-of-the-art CNC manufacturing systems, axis machining centres, crankshaft machines, and custom process machines to enhance production systems. If you’re looking to make an engine block today, start with Heller.