Modern machine tool manufacturing technology develops rapidly. As a high-efficiency, high-precision, high-rigidity, and high-automation machine tool, the machining center has become one of the cores of the manufacturing industry. So, what is a machining center? What are its structural and functional characteristics?

Structural features of machining center:

The machining center consists of a workbench, spindle box, horizontal/vertical columns, etc. The workbench is the platform on which the workpiece is to be processed, and can move along the x and y axes; the spindle box is the box where the spindle, servo motor, transmission device and tool magazine are placed, and is the core part of the machine; the horizontal/vertical columns are The structure supports the horizontal/vertical movement of the spindle box, which is used to move on the x, y, and z axes, and can be used to expand the axial direction to achieve a variety of complex processing operations such as engraving and milling, drilling, and tapping. In addition, the machining center is also equipped with auxiliary equipment such as automatic variable feeding devices, tool slides, and tool libraries.


Functional features of machining center:

1. The automatic processing function can realize complex engraving and milling, drilling and tapping operations through preset programs, which greatly improves production efficiency and processing accuracy.

2. High rigidity and stability. The machine tool body and bearings are made of high-strength cast iron and quenched and tempered precision bearings. The structure is compact, stable and reliable, and can withstand large loads without deformation.

3. Highly automated and intelligent, the machining center takes digital control technology as the core and has many intelligent functions such as automatic loading and unloading of workpieces, automatic tool changing, automatic detection, etc. It can also realize multi-axis coordinated processing, greatly improving the integrity and integrity of the process. Quality of products.

4. Highly flexible and multi-functional, certain specifications of machining center equipment can support a variety of functions such as engraving and milling, drilling, tapping, chamfering and boring, and can even realize the cutting and processing of a variety of complex curved surfaces. Operation fully meets the needs of enterprises for diversified production.

After years of upgrading and development, machining centers have become high-speed, multi-functional and intelligent, and have become an important part of manufacturing production. Its development plays an irreplaceable role in the development and progress of manufacturing.