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Feature of CNC Vertical Machining Center
1. Structural features
Vertical spindle design: the spindle is perpendicular to the table, the tool is machined from the top down, the chips are easy to fall off and reduce the repeated cutting interference.
Column fixed structure: good rigidity, suitable for heavy cutting, but the processing height is limited by the Z-axis travel.
Table moving mode: usually X/Y axis moving table, Z axis moving spindle head (a few models may be different).
2. Machining Advantages
High precision and stability: rigid structure reduces vibration, suitable for precision machining (e.g. moulds, precision parts).
Efficient cutting: suitable for plane milling, drilling, tapping and other processes, especially good at processing flat parts.
Easy to observe and operate: the machining area is open, which is easy for the operator to monitor and debug.
3. Application scenarios
Typical workpieces: plates, discs, housing parts (e.g. automotive cylinder heads, electronic housings, mould cavities).
Industry applications: aerospace (structural components), automotive manufacturing, 3C electronics, general machinery, etc.
4. Automation compatibility
Automation integration: can be paired with automatic tool changer (ATC), pallet changer or robot for unmanned production.
Multi-axis expansion: Some models can add a fourth axis (rotary table) to process complex surfaces.
5. Limitations
Height limitation: not suitable for workpieces that are too tall (e.g. deep cavity parts).
Multi-face machining requires fixturing: complex parts require multiple clamping or additional rotary axes.
6. Comparison of Horizontal Machining Centres
Vertical Advantage: low cost, small footprint, easy to maintain.
Advantages of Horizontal Machining Centres: Suitable for heavy/large parts, more efficient multi-face machining (easy chip removal).
