What are the Commonly Used CNC Lathe Classifications?

1. Classification by function

The economical CNC lathe is a simple CNC lathe formed by modifying the feed system of an ordinary lathe with a stepper motor and a single-chip microcomputer. It has a low cost, but the degree of automation and function are relatively poor, and the turning precision is not high. It is suitable for turning of rotary parts with low requirements.

Economical CNC lathe

Ordinary CNC lathes are specially designed in structure according to the requirements of turning and equipped with a general CNC system. The CNC system has strong functions, high degree of automation and processing precision, and is suitable for turning of general rotary parts. This type of CNC lathe can control two coordinate axes, namely the X axis and the Z axis, at the same time.

Ordinary CNC lathe

The turning center is based on the ordinary CNC lathe, with the addition of C axis and power head. The more advanced CNC lathe is equipped with a tool magazine, which can control the three coordinate axes of X, Z and C. The linkage control axis can be (X, Z), (X, C) or (Z, O. Due to the addition of C axis and milling power head, the processing function of this CNC lathe is greatly enhanced. In addition to general turning, it can also perform radial and axial milling, surface milling, drilling of holes and radial holes whose center lines are not in the center of rotation of the part.

2. Classification by lathe spindle position

Horizontal CNC lathe Horizontal CNC lathe is divided into CNC horizontal guideway horizontal lathe and CNC inclined guideway horizontal lathe. Horizontal lathe. Its inclined guide rail structure can make the lathe more rigid and easy to remove chips.

Vertical CNC lathe Vertical CNC lathe is referred to as CNC vertical lathe. Its lathe spindle is perpendicular to the horizontal plane, and a circular worktable with a large diameter is used to clamp the workpiece. This type of machine tool is mainly used to process large and complex parts with large radial dimensions and relatively small axial dimensions.

3. Classification by the number of tool holders

Single-trest CNC lathe CNC lathes are generally equipped with various forms of single tool holders, such as four-station horizontal transfer tool holders or multi-station turret automatic transfer tool holders.

Double-trest CNC lathes The double tool holders of this type of lathe are arranged in parallel or perpendicular to each other.