What is a CNC machining center?
CNC machining center are developed from CNC milling machine. The biggest difference from CNC milling machine is that the machining center has the ability to automatically exchange processing tools. By installing tools for different purposes on the tool magazine, the processing tools on the spindle can be changed through the automatic tool changer in one clamping to achieve a variety of processing function.
CNC machining center is a high-efficiency automated machine tool composed of mechanical equipment and CNC system suitable for processing complex parts. CNC machining center is one of the most productive and widely used CNC machine tools in the world. Its comprehensive processing capability is strong, and the workpiece can complete more processing content after one clamping. The processing accuracy is high. For batch workpieces with medium processing difficulty, its efficiency is 5 to 10 times that of ordinary equipment. In particular, it can complete Many processes that ordinary equipment cannot complete are more suitable for single-piece processing with complex shapes and high precision requirements or small and medium-sized batches of multi-variety production. It concentrates the functions of milling, boring, drilling, tapping and thread cutting on one piece of equipment, enabling it to have a variety of processing procedures and techniques. Machining centers are classified according to the spatial position of the spindle during machining: horizontal and vertical machining centers. Classified by process use: boring and milling machining centers, composite machining centers. Special classifications according to functions include: single workbench, double workbench and multi-workbench machining centers. Single-axis, double-axis, three-axis and interchangeable spindle box machining centers. According to the guide rail classification, there are: linear rail machining center, hard rail machining center, etc.
In summary, if your production needs meet one or more of the above conditions, then choosing a five-axis CNC machining center may be appropriate. Before making a decision, it is recommended that you conduct detailed market research and cost-benefit analysis to ensure that you select the processing equipment and supplier that best suits your needs.
Classification Of CNC Machining Center
CNC machining centers are often divided into vertical machining centers and horizontal machining centers according to the state of the spindle in space. A machining center whose spindle is vertical in space is called a vertical machining center, and a machining center whose spindle is horizontal in space is called a vertical machining center. Horizontal machining center. The spindle can be converted vertically and horizontally, which is called a vertical or horizontal machining center or a five-sided machining center, also known as a composite machining center. According to the number of columns in the machining center, there are single column type and double column type (gantry type).
When to Choose a 5 Axis CNC Machining Center?
When you should choose a five-axis CNC machining center depends on your specific machining needs and goals. Here are some considerations:
- Machining needs: If you need to process complex three-dimensional shapes or need to perform multi-faceted machining, a five-axis CNC machining center can provide higher flexibility and precision.
- Material type: The five-axis CNC machining center is suitable for processing a variety of materials, such as aluminum alloys, steel, copper, plastics, etc., especially for difficult-to-process materials such as carbide and titanium alloys, the five-axis CNC machining center can provide a better solution.
- Production efficiency: The five-axis CNC machining center can reduce the number of workpiece clamping times and improve processing efficiency, especially when processing complex parts, which can save a lot of time and cost.
- Accuracy requirements: If you have high requirements for machining accuracy, the five-axis CNC machining center can provide higher machining accuracy and repeat positioning accuracy.
- Economic efficiency: Although the initial investment of the five-axis CNC machining center is relatively high, it may bring higher economic benefits in the long run due to its high efficiency and versatility.