What is the difference between CNC vertical lathes and milling machines
CNC vertical lathes and milling machines are very common in mechanical processing nowadays, but many people are not very familiar with them. So what is the difference between CNC vertical lathes and milling machines? Below is an introduction to their special features and uses.
1. A milling machine mainly refers to a machine tool that uses a milling cutter to process various surfaces of a workpiece. Usually, the milling cutter mainly moves in rotary motion, while the movement of the workpiece and milling cutter is in feed motion. It can process flat surfaces, grooves, as well as various curved surfaces, gears, etc.
2. CNC vertical lathe is an advanced equipment with excellent performance, wide process range, and high production efficiency. Vertical lathes can generally be divided into single column and double column types. Suitable for processing small and medium-sized disc and cover parts; High strength cast iron base and column, with good stability and seismic performance; Vertical structure, convenient for clamping workpieces.
3. A machine tool that can perform milling, drilling, and boring on workpieces. With the development of industrial technology, CNC milling machines have gradually replaced traditional milling machines with their advantages of high processing accuracy, stable and reliable processing quality, and high production efficiency.
4. Vertical lathes are large mechanical equipment used to process large and heavy workpieces with large radial dimensions but relatively small axial dimensions and complex shapes. Cylindrical surfaces, end faces, conical surfaces, cylindrical holes, conical holes, etc. for various types of discs, wheels, and sleeve workpieces. Additional devices can also be used to process threads, spherical surfaces, profiling, milling, and grinding.
5. CNC vertical lathes are used to process workpieces with large diameter and component ratios, or those that are difficult to install on horizontal lathes. The spindle axis is perpendicular to the degree plane, and the workpiece is installed on a degree reversal and rotating workbench. The main movement is carried out by the workbench with action and torsion, and the feed movement is achieved by the vertical and side tool holders.
CNC vertical lathes are suitable for processing large diameter disc parts, as the diameter is too large and horizontal lathes are not convenient to clamp, so vertical lathes should be used. And milling machines are machine tools that use milling cutters to process workpieces, which are widely used in mechanical manufacturing and repair departments.