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CNC lathes are usually 2-axis machines with a single spindle and may lack advanced production capabilities and protective enclosures. Conversely, CNC turning centers are more advanced iterations of CNC lathes, featuring up to 5 axes and expanded cutting versatility. These centers are equipped to handle higher production volumes and often come with added functionalities such as milling and drilling.
A CNC turning center is a type of machine tool used in manufacturing processes to perform CNC turning operations. It typically consists of a horizontal or vertical lathe with a computer numerical control (CNC) system integrated into it. This CNC system allows for precise control over the movement of the cutting tools and workpiece, enabling the production of various cylindrical components with high accuracy and efficiency.
CNC milling utilizes a computer numerical control (CNC) system to send digital instructions, precisely driving the milling machine mechanism for processing. This method can handle basic shapes not only like flats, grooves, gears, threads, and spline shafts but also perform complex manufacturing processes at multiple angles and orientations. With these features, the efficiency of CNC milling surpasses traditional lathe machining.
In the CNC milling process, a rotating tool cuts or carves away excess material from a stationary workpiece. Conversely, CNC turning is characterized by a rotating workpiece and is often used to produce cylindrical components.
5-axis CNC machining has five independent motion axes, allowing for flexible cutting and carving in multiple directions simultaneously. The five main motion axes include the X-axis, Y-axis, Z-axis, A-axis, and B-axis, representing different motion directions and rotation axes. The ability for multi-axis motion makes 5-axis machining particularly suitable for manufacturing complex-shaped parts and components, widely used in aerospace, automotive manufacturing, medical devices, and other fields.
During CNC milling, surplus material is removed from a fixed workpiece using a rotating tool. Conversely, CNC turning involves a rotating workpiece and is mainly used to produce cylindrical parts.
The main characteristic of CNC machining is the ability to store various cutting processing steps in digital form in the controller and execute different processing steps according to the predetermined program.
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