Universal Joint Star
Blank: Forged part
Material: 20MnCr5
Processing time: 14.8 sec.
workpiece dimensions: 60 mm x 60 mm
Highlights: Dry machining via facing slide without using the complex swivel chuck
High-Performance Machining for a Central Drive Component
The universal joint cross, also known as a cross piece or U-joint cross, is the core element of every universal joint. As a connecting component, it transmits rotary motion between two misaligned shafts – for example, in drive shafts of commercial vehicles, agricultural machinery, or industrial systems. The demands on dimensional accuracy, strength, and process reliability are correspondingly high – as are our standards in machining.
Our Solution: Cycle Time Optimized Production on HK-CON Machining System
HK-CON GmbH develops high-precision special-purpose machines specifically designed for economical series production of complex workpieces like the universal joint cross. Our focus is on maximum cycle time efficiency with consistently high quality.
Production Highlight: Dry Machining Without a Swiveling Chuck
Our specially developed solution for machining universal joint crosses is based on a sliding headstock concept that eliminates the need for the complex and maintenance-intensive technology of a swiveling chuck.
Key Advantages at a Glance:
- Dry machining for reduced operating costs and greater environmental compatibility
- Minimal maintenance effort thanks to robust clamping technology
- Cycle time optimized processing for maximum efficiency in series production
- Consistent precision even with high volumes
Fields of Application
Our system solutions for machining universal joint crosses, cross pieces, and U-joint crosses are used wherever reliable power transmission under varying angular conditions is required – for example in:
- Commercial vehicles
- Tractors and agricultural machinery
- Off-highway vehicles
- Industrial drive systems
Your Advantages with HK-CON:
- Custom-designed machine solutions
- Decades of experience in special-purpose machine construction
- Process-reliable manufacturing even under high-load conditions