What is the difference between machining centers and CNC lathe
Both CNC machining centers and CNC lathes belong to CNC machine tools. Their processing performance is higher than that of ordinary machine tools. A system lathe is called a CNC lathe, a milling machine equipped with a CNC system is called a CNC milling machine, and a tool magazine is installed on the CNC milling machine, which is called a machining center.
However, there is a difference in the number of motion axes between CNC lathes and CNC machining centers. CNC lathes control two motion axes, while machining centers have at least three-axis control linkage or four-axis and five-axis linkage.
From the perspective of the processing range, the difference between the two is that the CNC lathe is mainly used to process rotary parts, while the machining center is used to process complex types of parts such as curved surface grooves.
From the perspective of the tool magazine form, the CNC lathe does not have a tool magazine and the bed has a tool holder. The CNC machining center is equipped with a manipulator with a tool magazine, and can be equipped with various processing forms of tools.
The fundamental difference between a CNC machining center and a CNC lathe is that the machining center has the ability to automatically exchange processing tools. By selecting different-purpose tools installed on the tool magazine, it can realize multi-process processing by automatically exchanging processing tools in one clamping. This machining process reduces the number of workpiece installations and ensures machining accuracy. The CNC lathe can complete a process of processing.
The basic codes of the two types of programming for CNC lathes and CNC machining centers are mostly the same, but some special instructions may not be common between systems. The specific situation should be treated according to the actual requirements.
Through the comparison of the above aspects, it is not difficult to see that the machining center has powerful functions. It has concentrated functions such as milling, grinding, drilling and tapping, and is a CNC machine tool with relatively comprehensive processing functions. It can also be understood that choosing a machining center machine tool can complete the required processing tasks for any hardware products and mold products. The advantages of the processing function of the machining center are not limited to these. It is easy to operate, high precision, good performance, high efficiency, low manpower, and long service life.
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