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Brake disc


The brake disc is a critical safety component in the braking systems of vehicles, rail transit systems, construction machinery, and other equipment. It converts kinetic energy into heat through friction with the brake pads, thereby achieving deceleration and stopping. The brake disc directly determines braking performance, operational safety, and braking smoothness. As a typical machined part in the equipment manufacturing industry, it demands high rigidity, excellent wear resistance, and stringent geometric accuracy. Its machining process encompasses core techniques such as turning and milling, placing extremely high demands on tool stability, edge wear resistance, and dimensional consistency.

Brake discs are commonly made from cast iron materials such as gray cast iron, ductile iron, and alloy cast iron. Some high-end vehicle models feature brake discs made from carbon-fiber composites or ceramic-based composites. The key machining features include the braking friction surface, outer circular contour, stepped end faces, positioning holes, and bolt holes. Among these, the friction surface is the core functional surface, and its flatness, parallelism, and surface roughness must be strictly controlled. Since brake discs are mass-produced components, machining must balance both high precision and high efficiency. When machining cast iron materials, abrasive wear and chip breakage are prone to occur.