What is a machining center?

The machining center has developed from CNC milling machines. The biggest difference from CNC milling machines is that the machining center has the ability to automatically exchange machining tools. By installing tools for different purposes on the tool library, the machining tools on the spindle can be changed through an automatic tool change device in one clamping process, achieving various machining functions.
CNC machining center is a high-efficiency automated machine tool composed of mechanical equipment and CNC system, suitable for processing complex parts. CNC machining centers are one of the highest production and most widely used CNC machine tools in the world.
Its comprehensive processing ability is strong, and the workpiece can complete a lot of processing content after one clamping. The processing accuracy is high, and for batch workpieces with medium processing difficulty, its efficiency is 5-10 times that of ordinary equipment. Especially, it can complete many processing tasks that cannot be completed by ordinary equipment. It is more suitable for single piece processing with complex shapes and high precision requirements or for small and medium-sized batch multi variety production.
It integrates functions such as milling, boring, drilling, threading, and thread cutting into one device, providing it with multiple processing techniques. The machining centers are classified into horizontal and vertical machining centers based on the spatial position during spindle machining. Classified by process purpose: boring and milling machining centers, composite machining centers.
There are special classifications by function: single workbench, double workbench, and multi workbench machining centers. Machining centers for single axis, double axis, three axis, and interchangeable main axle boxes. According to the classification of guide rails, there are: line rail machining centers, hard rail machining centers, etc.