The main functions of 4-axis turning can be summarized as follows:
1. Multi-angle processing capability
Rotating workpiece: Based on the three-axis mobile cutting tool of X, Y, and Z, the 4-axis turning machine adds the A axis, which enables the workpiece to rotate around a certain axis.
This design allows the machine to process the workpiece from multiple angles without frequent re-clamping of the workpiece, thereby improving processing efficiency and accuracy.
Complex surface processing: Through the rotation of the A axis, the machine tool can process more complex surfaces and geometric shapes, which is difficult to achieve with traditional three-axis machine tools.
2. Improve processing accuracy and efficiency
Reduce the number of clamping times: Since the workpiece can be rotated during the processing, multiple surfaces can be processed in one clamping, reducing the number of clamping times and error accumulation, and improving processing accuracy.
Continuous processing: The 4-axis turning machine can achieve continuous processing without interrupting the operation to readjust the workpiece position, thereby improving processing efficiency.
3. Expand the scope of application
Multi-material processing: 4-axis turning machines can process a variety of materials, including metals, wood and plastics, providing a wide range of possibilities for the manufacturing industry.
Multi-industry application: Due to its powerful processing capabilities, 4-axis turning machines are widely used in multiple industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, oil and gas.
4. Economic and efficient
Cost-effective: Although the purchase and setup costs of 4-axis turning machines are relatively high, considering its improved processing efficiency and accuracy, as well as reduced clamping times and scrap rates, these investments can get a good return in the long run.
5. Automation and intelligence
CNC system: 4-axis turning machines are usually equipped with advanced CNC systems, which can achieve high-precision automated processing.
Programming flexibility: The processing program of the part is designed and generated through CAD software, and then input into the CNC system, and the machine tool can automatically process according to the program instructions, which greatly improves the programming flexibility and processing accuracy.
In summary, the main functions of 4-axis turning machine tools are its multi-angle processing capabilities, improved processing accuracy and efficiency, expanded application range, economic efficiency, automation and intelligence.
These functions make 4-axis turning machine tools play an increasingly important role in modern manufacturing.