Turning-milling compound CNC lathe manufacturers explain that there is no clear definition internationally for compound machine tools, which are currently in a phase of innovative development. Compound machining is also called complete machining or multi-functional machining. Machining centers were initially referred to as compound machining machine tools. However, with the continuous advancement of compound machining technology, today's compound machining machine tools are fundamentally different from those previously referred to as such.
Turning-milling compound equipment completes various machining processes with a single workpiece setup, reducing machining time and improving machining accuracy, thus gaining popularity among users. CNC turning-milling compound machine tools are a primary type of compound machining machine tool. They typically add milling processes like face milling, drilling, tapping, and slot milling to the capabilities of a CNC lathe. These machines integrate turning, milling, and boring functions, embodying the concept of "complete machining in a single setup."
The motions of a turning-milling compound machining machine include four basic movements as follow, cutter rotation, workpiece rotation, axial feed of the cutter, radial feed of the cutter. Depending on the relative position between the workpiece's axis of rotation and the tool's axis of rotation, turning-milling compound machining can be primarily classified into: Axial turning-milling machining, Orthogonal turning-milling machining, General turning-milling machining. Among these, axial turning-milling and orthogonal turning-milling are the two most widely applied types of turning-milling machining methods.