Unlock the Secrets to High-Performance Camshaft Manufacturing
How to make a Camshaft
This video series will show you how camshafts are made in the Kelford Cams factory. Starting from a blank piece of billet, through to machining, hardening and grinding the cam into a final product.
Kelford Cams have been manufacturing high performance camshafts and valvetrain components for modified engines worldwide since 1969.
The process has changed a lot over the years and now uses state-of-the-art CNC equipment. Check it out below:
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CNC BANDSAW
Get ready to dive into the behind-the-scenes action!Â
Blythe is here to show you how we kickstart our camshafts!Â
Watch as he works his magic on our CNC bandsaw, cutting out any flaws from the raw billet.Â
It's the first step towards perfection!
MILL-TURN MACHINE
Crafting precision with every turn. Our master machinist, Rupert, meticulously monitors and programs our advanced Doosan machine, ensuring flawless cuts and setting the foundation for camshafts that exceed all performance standards.
A mill-turn machine is a hybrid CNC machine that combines milling and turning functions into one machine. Mill-turn machines are ideal for Kelford Cams to produce complex engine parts that require multiple setups
It's the first step towards perfection!
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CNC MILLING
Join Leo from Kelford Cams on a journey behind the scenes of CNC milling!
From lathe to mill, witness the magic unfold as we dive into profiling, splitting triggers, and heat treatment prep.
Get ready for some serious technical insights and vibrations dampening tips!
INDUCTION HARDENING
Mike and Thomas take us through the hardening stage of making a high performance camshaft. This is a crucial process that uses an electromagnetic induction hardening machine.
Here's what's covered:
1. Induction hardening: using an electromagnetic field to target the lobes and journals.
2. The tempering process of quenching to ensure the perfect hardness
3. What happens next: prepping camshafts for grinding and finishing.
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JOURNAL GRINDING
Thomas is here to give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Shigiya CNC camshaft grinder to grind the lobes on a few camshafts.
This is a unique opportunity to see the camshaft grinding process up close. Thomas is here to walk us through the operation and share insights into how this machine can achieve perfectly accurate bearing journals every time.
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History of Kelford
Discover the rich history of Kelford Camshafts, from a humble camshaft regrinding workshop to becoming a leading international manufacturer.
