A 3-Axis CNC Machining Center/Mill is used for creating various industrial parts. This is achieved by using a wide-range of tooling and cutters depending on the type of material being cut and the end product being manufactured. Vertical Machining Center,Vertical Cnc Machine,Cnc Vertical Machining Center,Vertical Turning Center Jiangsu Hoston Machine Tools Co., Ltd. , https://www.hostoncncs.com
As a factory in the world, the "Made in China" label has made us feel a lot. Sometimes, it makes us feel happy and encouraged: According to current statistics, China's equipment manufacturing industry has exceeded US$2 trillion, ranking first in the world. The United States and Japan account for US$1.5 trillion and US$1.2 trillion respectively. But more often than not, it made us feel helpless and bitter: behind the growth of “Made in China†is the lack of environmental destruction, cheap labor, and independent property rights.
Today, with the increase in domestic labor costs, the "Made in China" advantage is gradually disappearing. Under such circumstances, how far can "Made in China" go? Instead of walking to a blind alley on a certain day, Chinese companies might as well start their actions from now on, turn their attention into initiative and come to a magnificent turn from "made in China" to "made in China."
"Intelligence-making" is short for intelligent manufacturing equipment. Intelligent manufacturing equipment is a general term for equipment with prediction, perception, analysis, reasoning, decision-making, and control. It is the integration and integration of advanced manufacturing technology, information technology, and artificial intelligence technology on equipment products. Embodies the development of intelligent, digital and networked manufacturing. The level of smart manufacturing equipment has become an important indicator of the level of industrialization in a country today. Only by truly making "China's intellectual creation" can Chinese companies be truly positioned on the international stage.
Of course, such a shift is not a simple matter. It is almost a big baptism for Chinese companies, and it needs the support of the country and the determination of the company. As mentioned earlier, in this environment, companies can almost say that they have no choice. It must be backsliding. At this time, the country also gave strong support.
Recently, the “12th Five-Year Plan for the Development of Intelligent Manufacturing Equipment Industry†was officially released as a sub-plan of the “12th Five-Year Plan for High-end Equipment Manufacturingâ€. The "plan" clarifies the development goal of China's smart manufacturing equipment industry. By 2015, the sales revenue of smart equipment manufacturing industry in China will exceed 1 trillion yuan, with an average annual growth rate of more than 25%, and the industrial added value rate will reach 35%. The domestic market share of localized smart manufacturing equipment will exceed 30%. We will strive to form a complete intelligent manufacturing equipment industry system by 2020.
So this moment is the best time for the transformation of Chinese companies. Chinese enterprises should seize this opportunity to focus on cultivating and developing smart equipment industry, accelerate the transformation and upgrading of manufacturing industries, increase production efficiency, technological level and product quality, reduce energy and resource consumption, and realize the “Made in China†to “China-made†change. Vigorously introduce advanced foreign technology, integrate and absorb, and inject new vitality into the enterprise, take enterprise innovation as the top priority of development, use science and technology to promote enterprise development, and form a complete intelligent equipment industry system.
A 3-axis CNC Mill works on three separate axes:
X-Axis: Moving longitudinally or [left-to-right"
Y-Axis: Moving laterally or [front-to-back"
Z-Axis: Moving Vertically or [up-and-down"
CNC Vertical Machining Centers can include an additional axis to do specific cutting applications.
Rotary Tables are common as a 4th Axis on mills. They can vary in size and weight capacities and can have a horizontal or vertical configuration. They are generally an add-on to a standard 3-axis mill. The mill will have to have a proper 4th axis interface (generally a 4th axis card, drive and CNC Control) to accept a 4th axis rotary table.
Trunnion Tables can also be an add-on to a vertical CNC Mill. A Trunnion table adds a 4th and 5th axis to a standard mill by incorporating an A-Axis (which rotates around the X-Axis) as well as a C-Axis (which rotates around the Z Axis).
A true 5-axis machine can allow for continuous 5-axis machining simultaneously. This increases both speed and accuracy when machining the part.
CNC Vertical Mills generally have a single spindle, automatic tool changer, work table and CNC Control.
The spindle on a CNC Machining Center can have a wide range of speeds depending on what material is being cut and the depth of cut that is required. Typical spindle speed ranges from 0 to 10,000 RPM. Higher speeds are used for lighter materials including graphite and aluminum among others. Higher speeds can reach 12,000 RPM up to 50,000 RPM and higher.
The Spindle is loaded with tool holders and cutters to achieve the proper material removal. There are many different styles of tool holders including BT and CAT – which have a conical shape as well as HSK, which uses flanges instead of a taper to lock the holder in place. BT and CAT Holders can come in various sizes including 30, 40 and 50 taper depending on the size of tool the cutter requires. HSK (Hollow taper ShanK) comes in a variety of types – A through F – and sizes from HSK-32 up to HSK-160. HSK is considered a better tool holder for high speed machining as there is more surface contact between the spindle and the holder, reducing vibration and keeping the tool from pulling back into the receiver when cutting at high speeds.
A CNC Vertical Machining Center offers different styles of automatic tool changers as well. The most common style is the umbrella-style. This is where the tool holders are loaded into the carousel vertically. The other style is a drum or side-mount style. The tools are loaded in horizontally in this type. This allows for greater part height in the work area and can help accommodate a rotary table, fixture or any additional work holding devices mounted to the table.