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The difference between a CNC machining center, a CNC lathe and a CNC milling machine

The common feature between CNC machining centers and CNC lathes is installing CNC systems on ordinary machine tools. A lathe equipped with a CNC system is called a CNC lathe, a milling machine fitted with a CNC system is a CNC milling machine, and adding a tool magazine to the CNC milling machine is called a machining center. In terms of the number of axes, CNC lathes control two axes, while machining centers have at least three axes (which can also be four or five axes); From the perspective of processing range, CNC lathes are mainly to process rotating parts, while machining centers can process curved surfaces, grooves, and so on; From the perspective of the tool magazine, CNC lathes do not come with a tool magazine, while CNC machining centers come with an automatic tool-changing system. The difference between CNC machining centers and CNC lathes is that machining centers can exchange machining tools automatically. Install different cutting tools on the tool magazine and use an automatic tool-changing device to replace the machining tools on the spindle in one clamping, achieving multiple machining functions. The workpiece of the machining center completes all processes in one clamping, while the CNC lathe only completes the processing of one process. The basic programming code is the same, but some special instructions may not work between different systems. The machining center has powerful functions and integrates functions such as milling, grinding, hole turning, and tapping, making it a comprehensive CNC machine tool. It can be said that almost any hardware product, mold, or product can be made using a machining center. The power of machining centers is far more than that. They are stable, safe, highly efficient, require less manpower output, produce smooth and textured products, and have good dimensional accuracy. The machining centers are also durable, and can generally be used for at least 10 years. Henan Huaen Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. specializes in manufacturing vertical, horizontal, and gantry machining centers. The workpiece can be clamped in one go to achieve multi-faceted processing, including complex processes such as turning, milling, boring, drilling, tapping, and reaming, effectively controlling the form and position tolerances, and ensuring consistent machining quality.

What components are optional for vertical machining centers?

The application of vertical machining centers is pervasive, and their advantages of high machining accuracy and efficiency are incomparable to ordinary machine tools. The body of the vertical machining center is made of high-grade cast iron and undergoes strict natural aging and stress relief processes to ensure its machining accuracy and stability. When you, as clients, place procurement, we, as machining center manufacturers, usually make reasonable recommendations based on your processing requirements and materials. The prices of machining centers with different configurations also vary greatly. The quotation would vary from many factors. As clients, what you need to be concerned about is how to choose the best-fit components for your company. Below is my introduction to you: Optional components for vertical machining centers: System: Common ones include Fanuc and Mitsubishi from Japan, Siemens from Germany, Syntec from Taiwan, and iNC from China. Tool magazine: bucket hat or disc-style tool magazine (mechanical arm tool magazine). Screw: Taiwan-imported high-precision screws or made-in-China brand screws. Fourth and fifth axes: optional. Chip conveyor: chain or spiral type. The spindle brand for vertical machining centers is also important. With the optimization of workpiece materials and the improvement of machining accuracy requirements, there are also many applications of high-speed and high-power electric spindles. After being equipped with a series of related devices that control the spindle temperature and vibration power functions, the safety and reliability of high-speed operation can be greatly guaranteed. The advantages of integral high-precision electric spindle are obvious, with small vibration and less thermal deformation. An independent cooling device is used to control the constant temperature of the rotating C-axis, B-axis, tool mounting electric spindle, and cutting oil. The core constant temperature control system and superior spindle circulation internal cooling system ensure stability during high-speed operation and consistency in part machining accuracy. By selecting suitable components, a cost-effective vertical machining center can not only complete rough and fine machining of parts with one clamping, but also carry out various production processes in small and medium-sized batches, and can fully form automatic line batch production.By selecting suitable components, a cost-effective vertical machining center can not only complete rough and fine machining of parts with one clamping, but also carry out various production processes in small and medium-sized batches, and can fully form automatic line batch production.

What are the differences between gantry machining centers and gantry milling machines?

Gantry machining centers and gantry milling machines are all large CNC machine tools. The processing objects of both are the same, which are large workpieces, such as large castings, sheet metal parts, or large box parts. Both are widely used in the mold processing industry. The machining process of gantry milling machines and gantry machining centers is the same, and their bed structures are also similar. The gantry machining center and gantry milling machine are automated machining-type CNC machine tools controlled by CNC system programs. Both should be classified as high-performance CNC machine tools in terms of machining accuracy and efficiency. The more intuitive difference is that the gantry machining center has a tool magazine with an automatic tool changer, while the gantry milling machine does not. It wouldn't be so hard to tell that the gantry machining center equipped with a tool magazine has an automatic tool-changing function, so it can be said that the machining accuracy of the gantry machining center is higher than that of the gantry milling machine. It is easy to see from the summary that when using a gantry milling machine, manual replacement of suitable tools for different types of machining is required, while gantry machining centers can automatically change tools through a robotic arm.

‌What is the difference between 5-axis linkage machining and 3+2 positioning machining?

What is 3+2 positioning machining? The principle of 3+2 positioning machining is essentially the implementation of a three-axis function at a specific angle (i.e. "positioning"). Simply put, it means that after the machine tool rotates the angle, it is still machined in the ordinary three-axis way. What is 5-axis linkage machining? According to ISO regulations, when describing the motion of CNC machine tools, a left-hand Cartesian coordinate system is used; The coordinate axis parallel to the main axis is defined as the Z axis, and the rotational coordinates around the X, Y, and Z axes are A, B, and C, respectively. Typically, five-axis linkage refers to the linear interpolation motion of any five coordinates in X, Y, Z, A, and B.

What's the meaning of assembling a gearbox in a gantry machining center?

The machining center industry is developing rapidly. With the requirements of production technology and processes, the precision requirements of this industry are becoming increasingly strict from simple to complex in control systems, and from heavy to light in operation. The requirements for selecting transmission components are also increasing. In this article, I'm introducing the application of gearbox in gantry machining centers.

GL series fixed columns & moving workbench and spindle box TYPE GANTRY MACHINING CENTER Advantages

GL series fixed columns & moving workbench and spindle box TYPE GANTRY MACHINING CENTER Advantages The gantry machining center in this series features fixed columns, a forward and backward moving workbench, and a left and right, up and down moving spindle box. The main components are the body, column, crossbeam, horizontal slide table, worktable, spindle, screw, lubrication system, cooling system, CNC control panel, and electronic control system. It's mainly used for machining flat surfaces, curved surfaces, and holes, widely adopted in the rough and precision machining of various medium-sized parts such as plates, boxes, and frames in the mechanical manufacturing industry.