Advantages and disadvantages of vertical machining center

The structure of vertical machining center refers to the machining center whose spindle and worktable are set vertically. The vertical machining center integrates the characteristics and functions of a variety of CNC machine tools. The vertical machining center is developed from the basic CNC milling machine. At the same time, it also integrates the characteristics and functions of the CNC milling machine. Its structure is basically the same, and the processing technology is somewhat similar. The difference between the vertical machining center and the CNC milling machine is that the machining center has automatic tool change device and tool library, while the CNC milling machine has no such function. Vertical machining center can finish milling, boring, drilling, tapping and tapping at one time, and vertical machining center can at least realize three axis and two linkage, general vertical machining center can realize three axis and three linkage, some can control five axis and six axis, the more control axis, the more processing range. Let me introduce the advantages and disadvantages of vertical machining center.

Advantages of vertical machining center

1. Because the structure of vertical machining center is simple and easy to understand, it is very easy to clamp the workpiece. The same fixture can be used, such as flat jaw pliers, pressure plate, dividing head, rotary table and other fixtures to clamp the workpiece. The clamping positioning and repeated positioning of the workpiece are very convenient.
2. The structure of the vertical machining center is conducive to cooling. Since the coolant is sprayed from the top to the bottom, it can be directly sprayed to the high-temperature workpiece and cutting tool.
3. The structure of the vertical machining center is relatively simple, so its field of vision is very wide. It can observe the running track of the tool, and it is convenient to debug, observe and modify the parameters. It is also convenient to measure the workpiece. If any problem is found, it will be stopped immediately for processing and modification.
4. The vertical machining center is easy to remove chip when machining plane workpiece, and the generated chip is washed away by the ejected coolant, which avoids the scraps scratching the surface of the workpiece during cutting.
5. Compared with the horizontal machining center, the vertical machining center has simpler structure, smaller floor area and lower price.

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Disadvantages of vertical machining center

1. Because the spindle and the worktable of the vertical machining center are set in parallel state, the height of the workpiece processed is limited. Not only that, but also the fixture and cutter have certain size restrictions, and the manipulator should occupy a lot of space when changing tools.
2. From the above shortcomings, the possibility of vertical machining center box type workpiece is small, and the processing range of box type workpiece is relatively small. This is one of the biggest disadvantages of vertical machining center.