Processing advantages of turning-milling composite centerline machines in the machining industry

Today, China’s CNC machine tool industry is becoming increasingly sophisticated, and turning-milling composite center lathes are gaining ever greater popularity. What advantages make them so highly valued by users? I. Characteristics of Center Lathes: Traditional center lathes typically feature electric spindles and pneumatic clamping systems, making them ideal for the rapid machining of non-ferrous metals. By contrast, modern center lathes equipped with imported hydraulic spindles are better suited for machining materials such as stainless steel, high-temperature alloys, and titanium alloys. The machining range has been expanded to cover diameters from 7 mm to 35 mm—this applies to models like the A366-11 multi-functional turning-milling composite machine tool. Within the A36 series, configurations can be customized according to customer drawings and specifications.


Today, China’s CNC machine tool industry is becoming increasingly sophisticated, and turning-milling composite center lathes are gaining ever greater popularity. What advantages make them so highly valued by people?
  One Key features of the heart machine:
  Traditional turning centers, equipped with electric spindles and pneumatic clamping systems, are ideal for the rapid machining of non-ferrous metals. Turning centers featuring imported hydraulic spindles, on the other hand, are well-suited for machining stainless steel, high-temperature alloys, titanium alloys, and more. The machining range has been expanded to include diameters up to ¢. Within the machining range of the 7mm–¢35mm model (i.e., the A366-11 multi-function turning and milling composite machine tool), configurations can be customized according to customer drawings within the A36 series. Available options include: the A363 three-axis center-turning machine; the A365 five-axis center-turning machine; the A366 six-axis center-turning machine; guide bushing function; no guide bushing function; end-face milling; side-face milling; Y2 end-face milling; high-pressure cooling, and other features.

Shortening the product manufacturing process chain and improving production efficiency: Turning and milling composite center-lathe machining enables all or most of the machining operations to be completed in a single setup, thereby significantly shortening the product manufacturing process chain. This approach not only reduces auxiliary production time caused by frequent setup changes but also cuts down on the lead time for fixture and tooling manufacturing as well as waiting periods, ultimately boosting overall production efficiency.

Two Advantage:

The design structure of a Swiss-type lathe differs from that of conventional lathes. It offers higher machining efficiency and greater machining accuracy, especially when processing special materials and performing heavy cutting operations, compared to comparable lathes.
  Reducing the number of clamping operations enhances machining accuracy. By minimizing the number of clamping operations, we can avoid the accumulation of errors caused by repeated transformations of positioning references. Meanwhile, most of today’s turning-milling composite center machines are equipped with online inspection capabilities, enabling in-situ detection of critical process data and precise control over machining accuracy, thereby improving product manufacturing precision.
  Reduce the floor space and lower production costs. Although the unit price of multi-tasking turning and milling centers is relatively high, thanks to the shortened manufacturing process chain, fewer pieces of equipment required for product manufacturing, and reductions in the number of fixtures and jigs, as well as in workshop floor space and equipment maintenance expenses, these machines can effectively reduce overall fixed asset investment, production operating costs, and management expenses.
  3. Structure:
  The CNC lathe features a dual-hydraulic mechanical spindle, dual-channel operation, and a top-down tool feed mechanism, providing exceptional chip removal capability. By optimally arranging the tool positions, it significantly reduces machining cycle times and effectively addresses the longstanding issues of difficult part processing, long cycle times, and low efficiency inherent in conventional machining methods. This machine tool can be equipped with a fully automatic bar feeder as well as a granular material feeding system.

Achieve fully automated production on a single machine tool, reducing labor costs and product defect rates. Particularly well-suited for large-scale, unmanned production of parts.
  The key advantages are mainly reflected in the following aspects:
  1. One-time setup and clamping reduce the number of clamping operations, enabling single-pass machining and improving machining accuracy. By eliminating secondary machining, we avoid the accumulation of errors caused by the conversion of positioning datums. Meanwhile, most turning-milling composite machining centers are equipped with online inspection capabilities, allowing in-situ detection of critical process data and precise control of machining accuracy, thereby enhancing the overall product precision.
  2. Shorten the product manufacturing process chain and improve production efficiency. Turning and milling composite machining enables all or most of the machining operations to be completed in a single setup, thereby significantly shortening the product manufacturing process chain. This approach not only reduces auxiliary production time caused by frequent setup changes but also cuts down on the lead time for fixture and tooling manufacturing as well as waiting periods, thus boosting overall production efficiency.
  3. Reduce the floor space and lower production costs. Although the unit price of turn-mill composite machining equipment is relatively high, thanks to the shortened manufacturing process chain, fewer pieces of equipment required for product manufacturing, and reductions in the number of fixtures and jigs, as well as in workshop floor space and equipment maintenance costs, it can effectively lower overall fixed asset investment, production operating costs, and management expenses.