10 Common CNC Machine Types

author: Universe plastic

2023-12-06

What is CNC machine tool

CNC machine tool is an automatic processing machine tool composed of computer control system and processing equipment. It is a very important core equipment in modern manufacturing industry.

CNC machine tools are highly automated and can operate unattended, thereby reducing operator fatigue, reducing human errors, and ensuring consistent and predictable processing times for each workpiece.

CNC machine tools have the advantages of high processing precision, high production efficiency and low production cost, and are of great significance in applications such as injection mold manufacturing, plastic product prototype processing, and plastic component production.

CNC machine tool types

1、CNC lathe

Function: Used for rotational processing of workpieces, including turning, drilling, tapping and other operations.

Application: Widely used in manufacturing cylindrical parts, such as shafts, sleeves, discs, etc.

2、CNC milling machine

Function: Use the rotating tool to cut the workpiece, and can perform plane milling, slot milling, tooth milling, etc.

Application: Used to manufacture parts with complex shapes, such as molds, mechanical parts, automotive parts, etc.

3、CNC drilling machine

Function: Used to drill holes in the workpiece, and can perform operations such as tapping and chamfering.

Application: Often used to manufacture parts that require high-precision hole processing, such as aerospace, electronic equipment, etc.

4、CNC grinder

Function: Precision grinding of the workpiece surface through a high-speed rotating grinding wheel to obtain high surface quality and high dimensional accuracy.

Application: Used for processing precision parts, such as bearings, precision molds, etc.

5、CNC EDM machine tools

Function: Utilizes spark discharge for processing, suitable for processing hard materials and complex shapes.

Application: Commonly used in mold manufacturing, aerospace, precision parts processing, etc.

6、CNC laser cutting machine

Function: Use high-energy laser beam to cut, engrave and mark workpieces.

Application: Widely used in metal processing, electronic manufacturing, advertising signs and other fields.

7、CNC water cutting machine

Function: Use high-pressure water flow to entrain abrasives to cut the workpiece, suitable for cutting various materials.

Application: Used for cutting metal, stone, glass, composite materials, etc.

8、CNC woodworking machine tools

Function: Designed for wood processing, including engraving, cutting, drilling, milling and other operations.

Application: used in furniture manufacturing, wooden handicraft production, etc.

9、CNC bending machine

Function: Used for bending metal sheets, and can accurately control the bending angle and shape.

Application: Commonly used in sheet metal processing, metal structure manufacturing, etc.

10、CNC Plasma Cutting Machine

Function: Use high-temperature plasma arc to cut metal, suitable for metal materials of various thicknesses.

Application: Widely used in heavy industry, manufacturing, maintenance and other fields.

Dongguan Universe Plastic Co., Ltd has its own CNC processing department and has introduced several advanced CNC machine tools, which have the characteristics of high precision, fast processing speed and low power consumption. We provide CNC product processing and injection mold manufacturing services. If you have any needs, please contact us to get the latest quotation.

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