{"id":22264,"date":"2023-10-07T16:52:31","date_gmt":"2023-10-07T08:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meetyoucarbide.com\/?p=22264"},"modified":"2023-10-07T16:53:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-07T08:53:17","slug":"what-are-the-various-types-of-machining-equipment-in-mechanical-processing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meetyoucarbide.com\/what-are-the-various-types-of-machining-equipment-in-mechanical-processing\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Various Types of Machining Equipment in Mechanical Processing?"},"content":{"rendered":"
There are numerous types of lathes, with approximately 77 different types, according to statistics from a machining engineer’s handbook. Some of the more typical categories include: engine lathes, single-axis automatic lathes, multi-axis automatic or semi-automatic lathes, turret or capstan lathes, crankshaft and camshaft lathes, vertical lathes, floor and horizontal lathes, copying lathes, and multi-tool lathes, among others. In our mechanical industry, the most commonly used ones are vertical lathes and horizontal lathes, and you can find these two types of lathes in almost any place where machining is done.<\/p>\n
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We primarily select several typical lathe types to introduce their machining applications:<\/p>\n
The mentioned machining accuracy values are relative reference values and may not apply to all lathe machines. Many lathe machines have certain tolerances based on the specific requirements of the manufacturer and the assembly conditions.<\/p>\n
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There are also many types of milling machines, with over 70 different types according to a certain machining engineer’s handbook. Some typical categories include:<\/p>\n
Machining accuracy of milling machine<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n In comparison to lathes and milling machines, there are fewer types of planers. According to the Mechanical Machinist’s Handbook, there are approximately 21 different types. Some of the more typical types include cantilever planers, gantry planers, bullhead planers, edge and die planers, etc. Within these categories, there are many subtypes of planer machines. However, in the mechanical industry, the most commonly used and widely adopted types are probably bullhead planers and gantry planers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The planer’s cutting motion primarily involves a reciprocating linear movement relative to the workpiece. It is suitable for machining parts with characteristics such as flat surfaces, inclined surfaces, and concave-convex surfaces. It can also be used for planing various curved surfaces.<\/p>\n The machining precision of planing can generally achieve accuracy levels ranging from IT10 to IT7, especially for the machining of long guide rail surfaces on some large machine tools. It can even replace grinding processes, which is referred to as the “precision planing instead of precision grinding” method.<\/p>\n There is a wide variety of grinding machines, with approximately 194 different types, according to the statistics from a certain mechanical machining engineer’s handbook. These machines can be broadly categorized into various types, including bench grinders, cylindrical grinders, internal grinders, surface grinders, coordinate grinders, guide rail grinders, tool and cutter grinders, and more.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n From the above machining precision values, it is evident that grinding machines, compared to earlier machining equipment such as lathes, milling machines, and planers, can achieve higher dimensional tolerance accuracy and surface finish. Therefore, grinding machines are widely and commonly used in the precision machining processes of many components.<\/p>\n Compared to the previous types of machining equipment, boring machines are relatively niche. According to statistics from a mechanical machining engineer’s manual, there are approximately 23 different types. They can be categorized into the following main types: deep hole boring machines, coordinate boring machines, vertical boring machines, horizontal milling and boring machines, precision boring machines, and more. Among these, coordinate boring machines are the most common and widely used in our mechanical industry.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Coordinate boring machines are a type of precision machine tool equipped with precise coordinate positioning devices. They are mainly used for boring holes with high requirements for size, shape, and positional accuracy. These machines can perform various operations such as drilling, reaming, tapping, chamfering, facing, grooving, milling, coordinate measuring, precision scaling, and engraving. They possess extensive and reliable machining capabilities.<\/p>\n The hole diameter accuracy achieved by coordinate boring machines is typically in the range of IT6-7, with a surface roughness of 0.4-0.8Ra\/\u03bcm.<\/p>\n Drilling machine is the most widely used machining equipment in the mechanical industry, and almost every machining factory will have one. According to statistics from a certain mechanical machining engineer’s handbook, there are approximately 38 different types of drilling machines. They can be categorized into the following main types: coordinate drilling machines, deep hole drilling machines, radial drilling machines, bench drilling machines, vertical drilling machines, horizontal drilling machines, mill-drill machines, center drilling machines, and more. Among these, the radial drilling machine is the most commonly used in the mechanical industry.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The task of a drilling machine is to perform operations such as hole enlargement, tapping, countersinking, and threading. However, it has a significant limitation in terms of positional accuracy for hole locations. Therefore, for components that require high positional accuracy for holes, drilling machines are typically not the preferred choice.<\/p>\n In general, drilling machines do not offer significant machining precision.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This article is about\u00a0the most common machining equipment in the mechanical machining industry, such as lathes, milling machines, planers, grinders, boring machines, drills, wire cutting machines, and so on. We will discuss these machining equipment types, their applications, structural characteristics, and machining precision in further detail. Now, let’s get started. 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Vertical Machining Center (VMC):<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Planer<\/b><\/strong><\/h1>\n
Types of planer<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Applicable scope of planer<\/span><\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Machining accuracy of planer<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Grinding machine<\/b><\/strong><\/h1>\n
Types of grinding machine<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Applicable scope of grinding machine<\/span><\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Machining accuracy of grinding machine<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Boring machine<\/b><\/strong><\/h1>\n
Types of boring machine<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Applicable scope of boring machine<\/span><\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Machining accuracy of boring machine<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Drilling machine<\/b><\/strong><\/h1>\n
Types of drilling machine<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Applicable scope of drilling machine<\/span><\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Machining accuracy of drilling machine<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n