Features of turning and milling machine tools

The milling machine tool is an advanced processing equipment that integrates multiple processing technologies such as turning and milling. It has the following significant features:

Highly concentrated processes: the milling machine tool can complete multiple processing processes such as turning, milling, drilling, boring, and tapping on one device. For example, for some complex shaft parts, it may be necessary to process them separately on a lathe, milling machine, and drilling machine in the past, but on the milling machine tool, all these processes can be completed by clamping at one time, which greatly reduces the turnover and clamping times of parts between different equipment.

Improving processing accuracy: Reducing the number of clamping times is one of the key factors to improve processing accuracy. Each clamping will inevitably produce clamping errors. The milling machine tool completes multiple processing processes in one clamping, avoiding positioning errors caused by multiple clampings. At the same time, the high-precision motion control and stable structural design of the machine tool also help to ensure the processing accuracy of parts. For example, when processing high-precision parts in the aerospace field, it can ensure that their geometric tolerances and dimensional accuracy meet strict requirements.

Shorten the processing cycle: Due to the centralized process, the transportation, clamping and waiting time of parts between different equipment are reduced, and the efficient cutting ability and fast tool change system of the machine tool also improve the processing efficiency. Taking the processing of complex mold parts as an example, the milling machine tool can complete rough processing and finishing in a shorter time, and the processing cycle can be greatly shortened compared with the traditional multi-equipment processing method.

Enhance processing flexibility: It can process parts with complex shapes. Through the combination of various processing methods such as turning and milling, it can realize the processing of various curved surfaces, grooves, holes and other features. For example, for parts with spiral grooves and complex contours, the milling machine tool can flexibly control the tool path through programming to complete the processing task.

Reduce the floor space: A milling machine tool is equivalent to the functional integration of multiple traditional machine tools. In the production workshop, the use of milling machine tools can reduce the number of equipment, thereby saving the floor space of the workshop. This is of great practical significance for some enterprises with limited space.

Reduce production costs: Although the purchase cost of turning and milling machine tools is relatively high, in the long run, the comprehensive production cost is reduced due to its improved processing efficiency, reduced number of equipment, reduced labor costs and scrap rate. Moreover, with the continuous development and popularization of technology, the price of turning and milling machine tools has gradually become reasonable.

High degree of intelligence: Equipped with advanced CNC systems and intelligent control technology, it can realize functions such as automatic programming, tool management, and processing process monitoring. Operators can accurately set and adjust processing parameters through the CNC system, and the machine tool can also provide real-time feedback on the processing status to ensure the stability and reliability of the processing process.

Adapt to complex parts processing: It is particularly suitable for processing parts with complex shapes and high precision requirements in industries such as aerospace, automobile manufacturing, and mold manufacturing. For example, parts such as impellers and blades in aircraft engines have complex shapes and extremely high precision requirements. Turning and milling machine tools can give full play to their processing advantages and meet the processing needs of these parts.