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Difference between Vertical Lathe And Horizontal Lathe
Spindle direction: The spindle of a vertical lathe is vertically upward, with the worktable rotating horizontally; the spindle of a horizontal lathe is horizontal, and the workpiece rotates transversely with the spindle.
Layout form: Vertical lathes occupy less floor space but have a higher height; horizontal lathes adopt a traditional "horizontal" structure, requiring more space in the length direction.
Load-bearing components: Vertical lathes use the worktable to directly bear the workpiece, offering strong load-bearing capacity; horizontal lathes rely on chucks or centers for workpiece support, with limited load-bearing capacity.
Processing objects: Vertical lathes are suitable for heavy workpieces with large diameters and short lengths, such as flanges, gears, and large disc-shaped parts; horizontal lathes are ideal for small and medium-sized shaft and sleeve parts where length exceeds diameter, such as transmission shafts and bolts.
Processing scale: Vertical lathes are mostly used for single-piece and small-batch heavy-duty processing; horizontal lathes are suitable for mass standardized production with higher efficiency.
Precision characteristics: Horizontal lathes maintain more stable precision when processing slender shaft parts; vertical lathes, due to the workpiece's gravity acting vertically downward, offer better precision in end face runout and roundness when processing large disc-shaped parts.
Operation method: Operators of vertical lathes mostly work standing up, and workpiece loading/unloading often requires auxiliary lifting equipment; horizontal lathes allow seated operation, making loading/unloading of small workpieces more convenient.
Equipment cost: For the same specification, vertical lathes have a more complex structure and higher requirements for load-bearing components, resulting in a much higher cost than horizontal lathes
