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CNC Milling-Turning
What is CNC Milling-Turning
Milling-turning is a processing method that combines the functions of lathes and milling machines. It can realize rotation and linear motion on the same machine tool, thereby realizing the processing of parts with complex shapes. This method is suitable for parts that need to rotate and move linearly in one plane.
Milling-turning emphasizes the integration of lathes and milling machines, so that the same machine tool can realize more types of processing operations.
Mill-turn techniques combine the best of a mill and a lathe. A mill-turn center is essentially a hybrid machine that uses the tool rotation of milling and the workpiece rotation of turning. Mill-turn allows users to machine more complex parts without switching machining centers and in much less time. The average mill-turn center can complete four operations to every one performed by a mill or lathe. This process is best for complex parts that would require milling and turning both.
Products for mill-turn machines
Turning and milling composite processing machine tool with its high precision, high efficiency, versatility and other characteristics, in the aerospace, automotive manufacturing, mold processing, military industry and other fields are widely used。
Our mill-turn machines are capable of machining a diverse array of rotary surfaces, including internal and external cylindrical surfaces, conical surfaces, end faces, grooves, threads, and complex contours. Additionally, these machines can efficiently execute milling operations on planes and flanks, as well as drilling, tapping, boring, and keyway milling on internal and external cylindrical surfaces and end faces.
The machining tolerances achievable on our mill-turn machines typically fall within the range of 0.01mm or tighter, demonstrating their precision and accuracy in producing high-quality components.
What's the difference between milling and turning?
Milling is a widely employed machining process characterized by the use of a rotating, multi-tooth cutter to remove material from a workpiece. While the cutter rotates, the workpiece remains stationary or undergoes controlled linear or rotational motion. Milling centers vary in complexity, ranging from basic two-axis machines capable of producing simple features like holes and slots to advanced multi-axis machines that can create intricate geometries through the combination of linear and rotational axes.
A vertical milling center is equipped with a spindle and cutter positioned above a worktable. The workpiece is secured to the table, and the cutter is fed into the material to perform the milling operation. There are two primary configurations: turret-type and bed-type. In turret vertical mills, the spindle remains stationary while the worktable moves along linear axes to guide the cutting process. Conversely, bed-type vertical mills allow the spindle to move along the Y-axis, with the worktable primarily responsible for X-axis movement.
Horizontal milling centers differ in that the spindle is oriented horizontally, providing a distinct approach to machining operations. This configuration can be advantageous for certain applications, such as milling long, narrow parts or performing deep-hole drilling.
- Turning rotates the workpiece against a cutting tool. It uses primarily round bar stock for machining components.
- Milling spins the cutting tool against a stationary workpiece. It uses primarily square or rectangular bar stock to produce components.
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