The workflow of the CNC turning and milling compound machine tool, as the name suggests, is a machine that integrates two different processing methods, CNC lathe (turning) and CNC milling machine (milling) into the same machine tool, with composite processing capabilities. This machine tool can achieve the advantages of high precision, high efficiency, high degree of automation, and wide application range, and is widely used in various fields such as automobiles, aerospace, weapons, and molds.
The following will introduce to you the workflow of CNC turning and milling compound machine tools:
1. CNC programming
CNC turning and milling compound machine tools need to use CNC programming to translate the designed three-dimensional model into machine-recognizable codes through a series of programming languages, thereby commanding the machine tool to perform processing operations. This process requires certain skills and experience. Personnel need to be proficient in CNC programming language, and have design capabilities and precision control capabilities.
2. Clamp the workpiece
Clamping the workpiece is an important part of machine tool processing. The fixture is a device that clamps the workpiece. By setting parameters such as the size, shape, and clamping strength of the fixture, it is ensured that the workpiece will not move or shake during the processing, thereby ensuring processing quality and safety.
3. Automatic tool change
The tool changing system of CNC turning and milling compound machine tools is automated. Different types of tools need to be replaced when processing different parts. This process requires the machine to automatically identify the tool type and automatically change the tool. Automatic tool changing can greatly improve machine operating efficiency and production efficiency.
4. Processing operations
After the above preparation steps, the machine can begin to enter the processing operation stage. The specific operation process includes: moving the tooling from the cutting area, starting the spindle motor, adjusting the spindle motor speed and feed speed, and letting the spindle drive the turning tool or milling cutter for cutting operations until the workpiece is processed.
5. Automatic measurement
After the machining operation, the workpiece needs to be dimensionally measured and quality inspected to determine whether it meets the requirements. CNC turning and milling compound machine tools have automatic measurement and inspection functions. After processing is completed, the dimensional accuracy and surface quality of the workpiece can be automatically detected.
The CNC turning and milling compound machine tool workflow is a complex and precise process that requires a high degree of technology and expertise. The emergence of this machine tool has greatly improved processing efficiency and quality, as well as saved production costs, and will have wider application prospects.