CNC Machined Alloy Steel Cable Drum for a Crane
01. Challenge
A nuclear power generation client tasked Aeromet with the roughing and finish machining work on a large critical component designed for use as a 40”cable drum on an extremely large bridge crane at a nuclear power plant.
02. Approach
The oversize cable drum was no match for Aeromet’s skillful and experienced engineering staff. Composed of alloy steel, the component featured an outside diameter of 48”, 215” in overall length and a total weight of 14,000 lbs. The engineers generated a 2D CAD drawing and large component machining, and precision CNC turning and milling was provided by Aeromet’s advanced CNC Ryazan Lathe and their CNC Union PC150 floor type bar mill.
03. Results
Machined to tolerances of ± 0.003”, the project was completed in just four weeks, with all customer specifications met. Specialization in high-quality, large scale precision machining has made Aeromet a trusted source for many high tech industries.
To learn more about this CNC machined alloy steel cable drum for a crane project, contact us directly.
| Product Description | Material Handling at a Nuclear Power Plant |
| CNC Machining Capabilities Applied/Processes |
Primary: Large Component Machining, CNC Lathe, CNC Bar Mill |
| Equipment Used to Manufacture Part | CNC Ryazan Lathe, CNC Union PC150 Floor Type Bar Mill |
| Overall Part Dimensions | Outside Diameter: 48" |
| Tightest Tolerances | ± 0.003" |
| Material Used | Alloy Steel |
| Material Finish | 32-250 Ra depending on dimensional callout |
| Industry | Nuclear Power Generation |
| Delivery/Turnaround Time | Nuclear Power Generation |
| Delivery Location | Chicagoland |
| Standards Met | Customer Specifications, 2D CAD Drawing |
| Product Name | 40" Cable Drum |
