What is the difference between vertical and horizontal machining centers
There are many kinds of machining centers, gantry machining centers, vertical machining centers, and horizontal machining centers. The most common is our vertical machining center, and the horizontal machining center is rarely unclear. Today we will discuss vertical machining. The difference between central and horizontal machining.
The vertical machining center is different from the horizontal machining center.
The main difference between the vertical machining center and the horizontal machining center is that the Z-axis structure is different. The Z-axis of the vertical machining center moves vertically downward to complete the processing, and the Z-axis of the horizontal machining center moves horizontally downward to complete the processing. This is the vertical machining center. It is different from the horizontal machining center.
Vertical machining centers and horizontal machining centers have different tables.
The worktable of the vertical machining center is usually the structure of the cross-slide T-slot worktable. There are two sets of vertical motion mechanisms responsible for the direction of movement. The X-direction feed table cover is responsible for the Y-direction feed guide rail. The worktable and horizontal machining center only It is designed for X-direction or Y-direction movement, and the worktable is generally a grid screw-hole table top rotary worktable, which is relatively easy to choose and switch between double worktables.
So should you choose a vertical machining center or a horizontal machining center?
They handle object orientation differently. Due to the height constraints of the column and tool changer, vertical machining centers cannot handle tall parts. The volume of the workpiece is relatively small. To realize the lateral machining of the workpiece, an angle head or a CNC turntable must be installed. The horizontal clamping can complete the processing of the other four sides except the installation surface and the top surface. It is suitable for the processing of box parts. Pentahedral machining can be achieved by adding corner heads.
Generally speaking, the structural complexity of horizontal machining centers is higher than that of vertical machining centers, and the price is much higher.
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