What exactly did the motor “experience” before leaving the factory? The key 6 points teach you to choose a high-quality motor!

01 Motor process characteristics

 

Compared with general machine products, motors have a similar mechanical structure, and the same casting, forging, machining, stamping and assembly processes;

 

But the difference is more obvious. The motor has a special conductive, magnetic and insulating structure , and has unique processes such as iron core punching, winding manufacturing, dipping and plastic sealing, which are rare for ordinary products.

 

The manufacturing process of the motor mainly has the following characteristics:

  • There are many types of work, and the process involves a wide range of
  • There are many non-standard equipment and non-standard tooling,
  • There are many types of manufacturing materials;
  • High machining accuracy requirements;
  • The amount of manual labor is large.

 

02 Manufacture of motor cores

 Core Quality Analysis

 The motor iron core is a whole that is stacked by many punching pieces. The punching quality of the punching pieces directly affects the quality of the iron core pressing, and the iron core quality will have a great impact on the quality of the motor product.

 

If the groove shape is not neat, it will affect the quality of the embedded money, the burr is too large, the dimensional accuracy and tightness of the iron core will affect the magnetic permeability and loss.

 

Therefore, ensuring the manufacturing quality of punching sheets and iron cores is an important part of improving the quality of motor products.

 

The quality of punching is related to the quality of punching die, structure, precision of punching equipment, punching process, mechanical properties of punching material, and the shape and size of punching plate .

Punch size accuracy

The dimensional accuracy, coaxiality, and slot position accuracy of the punching sheet can be guaranteed from the aspects of silicon steel sheet, punching die, punching scheme and punching machine.

 

From the die aspect, reasonable clearance and die manufacturing accuracy are necessary conditions to ensure the dimensional accuracy of punching pieces.

 

When a double punch is used, the dimensional accuracy of the working part is mainly determined by the manufacturing accuracy of the punch, and has nothing to do with the working state of the punch.

 

According to the technical conditions, the difference of stator tooth width accuracy is not more than 0.12mm, and the allowable difference of individual teeth is 0.20mm.

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Excessive die clearance, incorrect die installation or blunt die cutting edge will cause burrs to be produced on the punching sheet.

 

To fundamentally reduce the burr, it is necessary to strictly control the gap between the punch and the die during mold manufacturing;

 

When the die is installed, it is necessary to ensure that the clearance on all sides is uniform, and the normal operation of the die must be ensured during punching. The size of the burr should be checked frequently, and the cutting edge should be sharpened in time;

 

The burr will cause short circuit between the cores, increasing the iron loss and temperature rise. Strictly control the iron core to achieve the press-fit size. Due to the existence of burrs, the number of punching pieces will be reduced, causing the excitation current to increase and the efficiency to decrease.

 

If the burr at the rotor shaft hole is too large, it may cause the reduction of the hole size or the ovality, making it difficult to press-fit the iron core on the shaft. When the burr exceeds the specified limit, the mold should be repaired in time.

Incomplete and unclean

When there is corrugation, rust, oil or dust, the press-fit coefficient will be reduced. In addition, the length should be controlled during press-fitting. Too much reduction will make the core weight insufficient, the magnetic circuit section will be reduced, and the excitation current will increase.

 

If the insulation treatment of the punching sheet is not good or the management is not good, the insulation layer will be damaged after pressing, so that the iron core is moderate and the eddy current loss is increased.

The quality problem of iron core pressing

 The length of the stator core is greater than the allowable value

The length of the stator iron core is too much larger than that of the rotor iron core, which is equivalent to increasing the effective length of the air gap, increasing the air gap magnetomotive force (increasing the excitation current) , and at the same time increasing the stator current (increasing the copper loss of the stator) .

 

In addition, the effective length of the iron core increases, so that the leakage reactance coefficient increases, and the leakage reactance of the motor increases.

The teeth of the stator core spring open more than the allowable value

This is mainly because the stator punching burr is too large , and its impact is the same as above.

The weight of the stator core is not enough

It reduces the net length of the stator core, reduces the cross-sectional area of ​​the stator teeth and the stator yoke, and increases the magnetic flux density.

 

The reason why the core weight is not enough is:

  • The stator punching burr is too large;
  • The thickness of the silicon steel sheet is uneven;
  • The punching piece is rusted or stained with dirt;
  • When pressing, the pressure is not enough due to oil leakage of the hydraulic press or other reasons.The stator core is uneven
 Out of circle

For a closed motor, the outer circle of the stator iron core and the inner circle of the frame are not in good contact, which affects the conduction of heat and increases the temperature of the motor. Because the thermal conductivity of air is very poor, it is only 0.04% of the iron core, so even if there is a small gap, the thermal conductivity will be greatly affected.

uneven inner circle

If the inner circle is not ground, the stator and rotor iron cores may be rubbed; if the inner circle is ground, it will not only increase the man-hours, but also increase the iron consumption.

Groove wall notches are uneven

If the notch is not filed, it will be difficult to insert the wire; if the notch is filed, the stator clip coefficient will increase, the effective length of the air gap will increase, the excitation current will increase, and the rotating iron loss (ie rotor surface loss and pulsation loss) will increase . .

 

The reason for the uneven stator core is:

  • The punching pieces are not press-fitted in sequence;
  • Punching burr is too large;
  • Grooved rods become smaller due to poor manufacturing or wear;
  • The inner circle of the lamination tool cannot be tightened due to the wear of the inner circle of the stator core;
  • The stator punching slot is not neat, etc.

 

The stator iron core is uneven and requires filing grooves, which reduces the quality of the motor. In order to prevent the stator iron core from grinding and filing , the following measures should be taken:

  • Improve die manufacturing precision;
  • Realize single-machine automation, so that the punching sequence is stacked in sequence, and the sequence is press-fitted in sequence;
  • Guarantee the accuracy of the application of process equipment such as molds, grooved bars and other process equipment produced during the press-fitting of the stator core
  • Strengthen the quality inspection of each process in the punching and pressing process.

 

03  Quality Analysis of Cast Aluminum Rotor

 

The quality of the cast aluminum rotor directly affects the technical and economic indicators and operating performance of the asynchronous motor. When studying the quality of the cast aluminum rotor, it is not only necessary to analyze the casting defects of the rotor, but also to understand the quality of the cast aluminum rotor to the motor’s efficiency and power factor. And the impact of startup and running performance .

The relationship between aluminum casting method and rotor quality

 The additional loss of the cast aluminum rotor is much larger than that of the copper bar rotor asynchronous motor, and the cast aluminum method is different. The additional loss is also different, among which the additional loss of the die-cast aluminum rotor motor is the largest.

 

This is because the strong pressure during die casting makes the cage bar and the iron core contact very closely, and even the aluminum water squeezes between the laminations, and the lateral current increases, which greatly increases the additional loss of the motor.

 

In addition, due to the fast pressurization speed and high pressure during die casting, the air in the cavity cannot be completely eliminated, and a large amount of gas is densely distributed in the rotor cage bars, end rings, fan blades, etc. The proportion of centrifugal cast aluminum is reduced (about 8% less than that of centrifugal cast aluminum). The average resistance increases by 13% , which greatly reduces the main technical and economic indicators of the motor. Although the centrifugal cast aluminum rotor is affected by various factors, it is easy to produce defects, but the additional Loss is small.

 

When low-pressure casting aluminum, the aluminum water comes directly from the inside of the crucible, and it is poured at a relatively “slow” low pressure, and the exhaust is better; when the guide bar is solidified, the upper and lower end rings are supplemented with aluminum water. Therefore, the low pressure cast aluminum rotor is of good quality.

 

Electrical properties of motors with different cast aluminum rotors

 

It can be seen that the low-pressure cast aluminum rotor is the best in electrical performance , followed by centrifugal cast aluminum, and pressure cast aluminum is the worst.

Influence of rotor mass on motor performance

 The quality of the cast aluminum rotor has a great influence on the performance of the motor. The reasons for these defects and their influence on the performance of the motor are discussed in more detail below.

 Insufficient rotor core weight

The reasons for the insufficient weight of the rotor core are:

  • The rotor punching burr is too large;
  • The thickness of the silicon steel sheet is uneven;
  • The rotor punch is rusted or dirty;
  • The pressure during press-fitting is small (the press-fitting pressure of the rotor core is generally 2.5~.MPa) .
  • The preheating temperature of the cast aluminum rotor core is too high, the time is too long, and the core is burnt seriously, which reduces the net length of the core.

 

The weight of the rotor core is not enough, which is equivalent to the reduction of the net length of the rotor core, which reduces the cross-sectional area of ​​the rotor teeth and the rotor choke, and increases the magnetic flux density. The effects on motor performance are:

  • The excitation current increases, the power factor decreases, the stator current of the motor increases, the copper loss of the rotor increases, the efficiency decreases, and the temperature rise increases.

Rotor staggered, slot slash not straight

The reasons for rotor dislocation are:

  • The rotor core is not positioned with a slot bar during press-fitting, and the slot wall is not neat.
  • The clearance between the oblique key on the dummy shaft and the keyway on the punching piece is too large;
  • The pressure during press-fitting is small, and after preheating, the burrs and oil stains of the punching sheet are burned off, which makes the rotor sheet loose;
  • After the rotor is preheated, it is thrown and rolled on the ground, and the rotor punching piece produces angular displacement.

 

The above defects will reduce the rotor slot, increase the leakage reactance of the rotor slot, reduce the cross section of the bar, increase the resistance of the bar , and have the following effects on the motor performance:

  • The maximum torque is reduced, the starting torque is reduced, the reactance current at full load is increased, and the power factor is reduced;
  • The stator and rotor currents increase, and the copper loss of the stator increases;
  • The rotor loss increases, the efficiency decreases, the temperature increases, and the slip ratio is large.

The width of the rotor chute is larger or smaller than the allowable value

The reason why the width of the oblique slot is larger or smaller than the allowable value is mainly because the oblique key on the dummy shaft is not used for positioning during the press-fitting of the rotor core, or the inclination dimension of the oblique key is out of tolerance when the dummy shaft is designed .

 

The effects on motor performance are:

  • If the chute width is larger than the allowable value, the leakage reactance of the rotor chute will increase, and the total leakage reactance of the motor will increase;
  • The length of the bar increases, the resistance of the bar increases, and the impact on the performance of the motor is the same as below;
  • When the chute width is smaller than the allowable value, the leakage reactance of the rotor chute decreases, the total leakage reactance of the motor decreases, and the starting current increases;
  • The noise and vibration of the motor are large.

Broken rotor bar

The reason for the broken bar is:

  • The rotor iron core is press-fitted too tightly, and the rotor iron core expands after casting aluminum, and excessive pulling force is applied to the aluminum strip, which will break the aluminum strip.
  • After casting aluminum, the mold release is too early, the aluminum water is not solidified well, and the aluminum bar is broken due to the expansion force of the iron core.
  • Before casting aluminum, there are inclusions in the rotor core groove.

 

04  Manufacture of windings

 

The winding is the heart of the motor, and its lifespan and operational reliability mainly depend on the quality of the winding’s manufacture, electromagnetic action during operation, mechanical vibration and environmental factors;

 

The selection of insulating materials and structures, insulation defects and insulation treatment quality during the manufacturing process, directly affect the quality of the winding, so attention should be paid to the winding manufacturing, winding drop and insulation treatment .

 

Most of the magnet wires commonly used in motor windings are insulated wires, so the wire insulation is required to have sufficient mechanical strength, electrical strength, good solvent resistance, high heat resistance, and the thinner the insulation, the better.

Insulation Materials

 The insulating material is a material with high resistivity, and the current flowing through it can be considered negligible. Generally, the resistivity is greater than 107Ω*M

 Electrical properties

  • Dielectric strength
  • Insulation resistivity KV/mm MΩ ratio of applied voltage of insulating material/leakage current of insulating material;
  • The dielectric constant, the energy of the ability to store electrostatic charges;
  • Dielectric losses, energy losses in alternating magnetic fields;
  • Corona resistance, arc resistance and anti-leakage trace performance.
 Thermal performance

The thermal properties of insulating materials include heat resistance rating, thermal shock resistance, thermal expansion coefficient, thermal conductivity and curing temperature;

Mechanical properties

For example, enameled wire paint is resistant to peeling, scratching and bending, and has certain compression resistance, tensile resistance, bending resistance, shear resistance, bonding humidity, impact toughness and hardness for slot insulation and heat insulation .

Physical and chemical properties

Refers to water absorption, acid resistance, alkali resistance and solvent resistance, mildew resistance, etc.

Quality inspection of coils

The quality inspection after the stator winding is embedded includes appearance inspection, DC resistance measurement and withstand voltage test.

Appearance inspection

  • The dimensions and specifications of the materials used for inspection shall comply with the drawings and technical standards.
  • The pitch of the windings should meet the requirements of the drawings, the connection between the windings should be correct, the straight part should be straight and neat, the ends should not be seriously crossed, and the shape of the insulation at the ends should meet the regulations.
  • The slot wedge should have sufficient tightness, and check with a spring balance if necessary. There should be no rupture at the end. The slot wedge should not be higher than the inner circle of the iron core.
  • Use the template to check that the shape and size of the winding end should meet the requirements of the drawing, and the end binding should be firm.
  • Both ends of the slot insulation are broken and repaired, which should be reliable. For motors with less than 36 slots, it should not exceed three places and must not be broken to the core.
  • DC resistance allows ±4%

Withstand voltage test

The purpose of the withstand voltage test is to check whether the insulation strength of the windings to the ground and between the windings is qualified. The withstand voltage test is carried out twice, one is carried out after inserting the wire, and the other is carried out during the factory test of the motor.

 

The test voltage is AC, the frequency is 50Hz and the actual sine waveform. In the factory test, the effective value of the test voltage is 1260V (when P2<1KW) or 1760V (when P2≥1KW) ;

 

When the test is carried out after embedding the wire, the effective value of the test voltage is 1760V (P2<1KW) or 2260V (P2≥1KW) .

 

The stator winding should be able to withstand the above voltage for 1min without breakdown.

Quality Inspection of Winding Insulation Treatment

 

 Electrical properties of windings

The electrical breakdown strength of insulating paint is dozens of times that of air. After insulation treatment, the air in the winding is replaced by insulating paint, which improves the initial free voltage and other electrical properties of the winding;

Moisture resistance of windings

After the winding is impregnated, the insulating paint fills the capillaries and gaps of the insulating material, and forms a dense and smooth paint film on the surface, making it difficult for moisture to penetrate the winding, thereby significantly improving the moisture resistance of the winding.

Thermal and thermal properties of windings

The thermal conductivity of insulation is much better than that of air. After the winding is impregnated, its thermal conductivity can be significantly improved. At the same time, the aging speed of the insulating material is slowed down, and the heat resistance performance is improved.

Mechanical properties of windings

After the winding is impregnated, the wire and the insulating material are bonded into a solid whole, which improves the mechanical properties of the winding and can effectively prevent the insulation from loosening and abrasion caused by vibration, electromagnetic force, thermal expansion and contraction.

Chemical stability of windings

The paint film formed after insulating treatment can prevent the insulating material from being damaged by direct contact with harmful chemical media.

 

After special insulation treatment, it can also make the winding anti-mildew, anti-corona and anti-oil pollution, so as to improve the chemical stability of the winding.

 

 

05  Process characteristics of motor assembly

 

The characteristics of the motor assembly are mainly determined by the use requirements and structural characteristics, mainly including:

All parts should be interchangeable

 That is to say, when the structural design is required, each part should have clear size, shape and position tolerances and surface roughness requirements, which is the basis for ensuring the quality of micro-motor products. When some relatively precise micro-motor parts are completely interchangeable and cannot meet the requirements, they need to be assembled in groups.

 Guarantee shaft assembly quality

 Shaft assembly has a great impact on motor life, noise, static friction, temperature rise, etc. Each motor has different requirements for shaft accuracy and installation , and there should be clear regulations and practical guarantees in terms of technology.

 Ensure the coaxiality of stator and rotor

verticality with end cap bearing mounting

 If necessary, the inspection of assembly coaxiality and verticality can be added during the assembly process.

 Guarantee the static and dynamic balance requirements of the rotor

 Because the static unbalance and dynamic unbalance cause the motor to generate additional torque when it is working, the light one will have vibration and noise, and the heavy one may have sweeping and resonance. Special equipment is required for careful calibration.

 Pay attention to deformation and damage of light and thin-walled parts

 There are many light and small parts and thin-walled parts of the motor, with poor rigidity and easy deformation. When processing and assembling, special tools must be used to transport, transport and store. Do not allow it to be subjected to undue external force, causing deformation and damage.

 Assembly routing should be

Suitable for production batches

 For mass-produced motors, they can be assembled in a streamlined operation. The assembly process is very finely divided, and the quality is guaranteed step by step. For multi-variety and small-batch products, Yicai group process assembly, often divided into stator and rotor, can formulate a unified special process specification for the general assembly process, including the specific requirements of each product. This is convenient for quality assurance, and intermediate inspection procedures can be added if necessary.

 

06  The standard performed by the motor

 

Relevant State Department: According to the commonality of various types of motors and certain types of motors, some general standards have been formulated. According to the special requirements of a certain series or a certain variety, the standard is formulated.

 

Each enterprise shall formulate the standard implementation rules according to its own situation to formulate enterprise special product standards.

 

Among the standards at all levels, especially the national standard, there are mandatory standards, recommended standards and guiding standards.

Standard number composition

 The first part is composed of letters/Chinese/Chinese sounds. Indication: standard level, international industry standard, enterprise standard; nature: mandatory, recommended, guidance;

 

The second part: For example, GB755 is the national standard No. 755, and the serial number in the standard of this level is represented by Arabic numerals.

 

The third part: yes – separate from the second part and use Arabic numerals to indicate the year of implementation.

The standard that the product should meet (general part)

 

  • GB/T755-2000 Rotating Electric Motor Rating and Performance
  • GB/T12350—2000 Safety requirements for low-power motors
  • GB/T9651—1998 Test method for unidirectional stepping motor
  • JB/J4270-2002 General technical conditions for internal motors of room air conditioners.

special standard

 

  • GB/T10069.1-2004 Noise Determination Methods and Limits of Rotating Electric Machines, Noise Determination Methods
  • GB/T12665-1990 Damp heat test requirements for motors used in general environments

 

       There are many motor manufacturers, and the quality and price are also different. Although my country has already formulated technical standards for motor production design, many companies have adjusted the motor design according to the market segmentation needs, resulting in different motor performance in the market. difference.
       Motor is a product with very mature technology, and the production threshold is also low. In areas with developed industrial chains, small workshop-style motor factories can be found everywhere, but to achieve excellent motor performance and stable quality, a certain scale of motor is still required. Factory is guaranteed.
01

Silicon steel sheet

      Silicon steel sheet is an important part of the motor, and together with copper wire, it accounts for the main cost of the motor. Silicon copper sheet is divided into cold rolled steel sheet and hot rolled steel sheet. The country has long advocated the abandonment of hot rolled sheet. The performance of cold-rolled sheets can be reflected in the grades. Generally, DW800, DW600, DW470, etc. are used. Ordinary asynchronous motors generally use DW800. Some enterprises use strip steel to manufacture motors, and the performance is obviously different.
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Core length

       The stator and rotor of the motor are all die-casted from silicon steel sheets. The length of the die-casting and the tightness of the die-casting have a lot of influence on the performance of the motor. The longer the die-casting length of the iron core, the tighter the power performance. Some companies reduce the cost by shortening the length of the iron core or reducing the price of the silicon steel sheet, and the price of the motor is low.
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Copper trunking full rate

       The copper wire slot full rate is the amount of copper wire used. The longer the iron core, the more copper wire consumption will be. The higher the slot full rate, the more copper wire is used. If the copper wire is sufficient, the motor performance will be better. Some production Without changing the length of the iron core, the enterprise reduces the stator slot shape to reduce the amount of copper wire and reduce the cost.
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bearing

       The bearing is the carrier that bears the high-speed operation of the motor rotor. The quality of the bearing affects the running noise and heat of the motor.
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chassis

       The casing bears the vibration and heat dissipation of the motor during operation. Calculated by weight, the heavier the casing, the greater the strength. Of course, the appearance design of the casing and the appearance of die-casting are all important factors that affect the price of the casing.
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craft

       Including the machining accuracy of the parts, the rotor die-casting process, the assembly process, and the insulating dipping paint, etc., will affect the performance and quality stability of the motor. The production process of large-scale manufacturers is relatively strict, and the quality is more guaranteed.
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       In general, the motor is basically a product that pays for what you pay for. The quality of the motor with a large price difference will definitely be different. It mainly depends on whether the quality and price of the motor can meet the customer’s use requirements. Suitable for different market segments.


Post time: Jun-24-2022