What are the characteristics of turn-milling lathe?

The turning-milling lathe is a machine tool that integrates the functions of a lathe and a milling machine. It combines two processing methods: turning and milling. It has a variety of processing functions and is suitable for various complex processing techniques. The following will introduce the characteristics of the turn-milling composite lathe from three aspects: structural characteristics, processing characteristics and application fields.

1. Structural characteristics

1. Combined structure: The turning-milling composite lathe is composed of a lathe part and a milling machine part. The two parts can work independently, or they can work together through the feed mechanism to realize the processing functions of turning and milling.

2. Composite spindle: The turning-milling composite lathe is equipped with a spindle with a transmission device, which can switch between turning tools and milling cutters through switching operations, thereby achieving turning and milling processes.

3. Welded bed: The bed of a turning-milling composite lathe usually uses a welded structure, which has the characteristics of good rigidity and high stability, ensuring the requirements for high-precision processing.

4. CNC system: The turning and milling composite lathe is equipped with a CNC system, which makes the operation more convenient and faster, with higher precision, liberating the operator's labor intensity and improving production efficiency.

5. Processing platform: The processing platform of the turning-milling compound lathe is larger and can accommodate larger-sized workpieces, and is suitable for processing requirements of various complex shapes.

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2. Processing characteristics

1. High-precision processing: The turning-milling composite lathe has a highly rigid and stable bed structure, and is equipped with a CNC system, which can achieve high-precision processing and meet the processing requirements of complex workpieces.

2. Composite function processing: The turning and milling composite lathe combines the functions of the lathe and the milling machine. It can realize multiple processing processes at one time, reducing the clamping error between processes and improving the processing efficiency.

3. Multi-axis processing: Turn-milling compound lathes usually have multiple working axes, which can achieve multi-axis collaborative processing, such as back turning and side milling at the same time, thereby improving processing efficiency and workpiece accuracy.

4. Short process processing: Turning and milling composite lathes can be programmed through CNC systems to achieve modular processing, breaking down complex processes into multiple simple processes, reducing manual operations and improving processing efficiency.

5. Flexible processing: The turning-milling composite lathe is equipped with an automatic tool changer and an automatic workpiece clamping device, which can automatically complete tool and clamp changes, reducing manual operation time and labor intensity.

3. Application fields

1. Aerospace field: The high-precision processing and composite processing functions of turn-milling lathes make them widely used in parts processing in the aerospace field. For example, processing parts such as aircraft engine threads, bearing seats, and hydraulic cylinders.

2. Automotive industry: Turn-milling lathes are commonly used in the automotive industry. They can process parts such as wheel bearing seats, brake discs, and engine crankshafts, improving production efficiency and workpiece accuracy.

3. Instrument field: Turning and milling lathes can process precision instrument parts, such as high-precision platforms, bearing seats and couplings.

4. Electronic and electrical fields: Turning and milling combined lathes have high precision and combined processing functions, and are suitable for processing parts in the electronic and electrical fields, such as precision switches, connectors and radiators.

5. Medical device field: Turn-milling lathes can process parts of medical devices, such as artificial joints, bone plates, and implants.

To sum up, the turning-milling lathe has the characteristics of reasonable structure, high processing accuracy, diverse functions and wide application. Its emergence meets the needs of complex workpiece processing, improves processing efficiency and workpiece accuracy, and promotes the development of the manufacturing industry.