I. Materials suitable for processing

1.Metal materials

Vertical machining centre is suitable for machining all kinds of metal materials, such as copper, copper alloy, aluminium, aluminium alloy, titanium alloy, stainless steel, cast iron, steel and so on.

2.Non-metallic materials

Vertical machining centre can easily process non-metallic materials, such as graphite, marble, ceramics, resin, plastics and so on.

Second, suitable for processing the type of workpiece

1.Small parts machining

Vertical machining centre is suitable for the mass production of small parts, such as precision mechanical parts, moulds, fixtures, process parts, graphite electrodes and so on.

2.Large workpiece processing

Vertical machining centre can process large workpieces, such as steel moulds, aircraft parts, automotive parts, train parts, rails and so on.

III. Suitable processing methods

1.Milling

Vertical machining centre can carry out plane milling, linkage milling, curve milling, inclined milling, profiled milling, spiral milling, etc., suitable for a variety of complex workpieces.

2.Drilling

Vertical machining centre can be drilled, reamed, tapped and other processing methods, applicable to a variety of materials workpiece.

3.Insertion Milling

Vertical machining centres can also be inserted into the milling process, suitable for the production of flat surfaces and a variety of shaped parts.

There are mainly three-axis, four-axis, five-axis and six-axis vertical machining centers. Different numbers of axes will affect the flexibility, accuracy and scope of application of the machine tool.

1. Three-axis vertical machining center

Traditional vertical machining centers usually adopt a three-axis structure, namely X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis. Among them, the X-axis and Y-axis move horizontally, and the Z-axis moves vertically. The three-axis structure is suitable for processing parts with simpler and more regular shapes, and can meet most CNC machining needs. However, since there are only three axes, the machining efficiency and accuracy are subject to certain limitations.

2. Four-axis vertical machining center

On the basis of three axes, the A axis is added to enable the machine tool to have a rotation function, which can realize the processing of some inclined and curved parts. For example, when processing some parts with spiral surfaces, four-axis processing can be completed at one time, while three axes cannot do it. The four-axis structure has higher flexibility and machining accuracy than the three-axis machine tool, and is also suitable for more complex machining needs.

3. Five-axis vertical machining center

On the basis of four axes, the B axis is added to realize the rotation of the machine tool worktable and spindle, thereby realizing more flexible machining needs. Five-axis machine tools are suitable for processing parts with complex shapes and high precision and surface quality requirements, such as parts in the automotive, aircraft and other industries. Five-axis machine tools are usually controlled by CNC systems, which can achieve high-speed processing and high-precision processing.

4. Six-axis vertical machining center

On the basis of five axes, adding C axis can realize the rotation of the machine tool table, thereby realizing more complex processing operations. Six-axis machine tools can realize higher-order complex surface processing, which is suitable for parts processing in aviation, aerospace, automotive and other industries, with higher precision and flexibility.

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