Reika Principle
Stationary workpiece – rotating tools

High performance machine design based on the well proven Reika machining principle to ensure:

• high cutting speed
• optimized tool life
• low tool cost
• highest output
• high machine availability
• less personnel

Sample Blanks

The following sample is a proof for high performance of Reika machines.

Machine: Reika High Speed Cutting Center Model 224 / 324-CNC

Workpiece: Blanks for joint cages for use at homocinetic joints
at car axle drive

Material: 21 Ni Cr Mo 2

Tensile strengh: 1100 N / mm2

Dimensions: Dia. 45.6 x 5.3 x 29.0 mm

Machining: Cutting / Facing / Inside and outside chamfering

Tooling: Carbide tools, dry operation without cooling

Precision: +/- 0.05 mm with Cmk 2.0

Tool contact time: 0.44 s

Cycle time: 2.3 s

Tool life: approx. 4,500 pcs / cut

Tool cost: approx. 20% of circular cold saw