Machining Centers
Description
Machining centers are machine tools used in applications that require repeated operations to be performed on a work piece automatically. Machining centers employ numeric control (NC) to remove metal with a variety of tools, by using multiple axes. They are automated and perform various operations like drilling, milling, boring, and tapping. Machining centers are the most sophisticated equipment for metal working process. They are designed for better performance in production and tool rooms. The machining centers comprise of AC servo and spindle drives, coolant tank, chip tray, safety guards, guide ways, and maintenance tool kit. They are compact in design and provide precision and stable running performance. The machining centers are classified based on various configurations such as spindle axis orientation, control, and number of axes. CNC machining centers provide versatile performance.
Types
The various types of machining centers are listed below:
Based on number of axes:
Based on spindle axes orientation:
The other types of machining centers are listed below:
Features
The features of machining centers are listed below:
Several operations can be performed on a work piece in sequence
Complex designs can also be machined easily
High speed machining ability
Compact in design
Excellent machining process
High efficiency
Accuracy
Durability
Reduces tool cost
Applications
Machining centers are ideally used in compound material heavy-duty machining process to manufacture complex parts. They are most commonly used for machining of small to large parts thereby, serving a wide range of industries like dies and molds, aerospace, medical, automotive design, and parts manufacturers.