A 4th axis is a rotary axis added to a CNC milling machine. While a standard 3-axis machine moves along the X, Y and Z axes, the 4th axis allows the workpiece to rotate during machining.
This is useful when a part needs machining on several sides or requires holes and features at different angles...
When choosing a CNC machine, many buyers pay attention to spindle motor power, such as 7.5 kW, 11 kW, 15 kW or higher
But does higher power always mean better performance?
Not necessarily
Spindle power is only one part of a CNC machine and cannot be used alone to decide whether a machine is suita...
The machining accuracy of a CNC lathe is not determined by the CNC control system alone. Machine rigidity, spindle performance, guideways, tooling and cutting conditions all affect the final result.
Machine rigidity is one of the most important factors. During turning, cutting forces can be signi...
Recently, our company representative visited Shenyang Machine Tool for an exchange and visit. In recognition of our outstanding performance in market development, customer service, and brand promotion, Wenzhou Maiouke Mechanical & Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd. was honored with the “Xingyao” ...
Chatter is a common problem during CNC machining, whether on a CNC lathe or machining center.
Sometimes the machine itself appears to be running normally, but the finished workpiece has visible vibration marks or a poor surface finish. In other cases, you may hear a loud, abnormal vibration dur...
Lathe Bed Width: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
When choosing a conventional lathe, you may pay attention to spindle power, spindle bore, swing over bed, and distance between centers. But one important specification is often overlooked: bed width.
So, what does it mean, and why does it matte...
In modern manufacturing, CNC metal lathes have become an important solution for improving machining efficiency and accuracy. With the development of industrial automation, more and more manufacturers are adopting CNC lathes to meet the growing demand for precision machining and complex component ...
Spindle Thermal Stability Is Becoming a Key Concern for Machine Tool Users
As machining requirements continue to improve, customers are looking beyond basic specifications such as spindle speed and motor power when selecting machine tools.
One factor that is receiving more attention is spindle t...
When customers choose a CNC lathe, they usually focus on several important factors, such as spindle power, machining diameter, CNC system, and price.
However, during our communication with customers, we found that one important part is often overlooked — the guideway system.
Although the guideway...
In daily high-precision cnc lathe machining, operators frequently encounter a frustrating issue: the dimensions are perfect when the machine is first turned on, but after a few hours of continuous operation, the workpiece diameter or length begins to drift (usually getting progressively smaller o...
A cold heading machine is a specialized piece of equipment that uses the principle of metal plastic deformation to form metal wire materials through stamping, extrusion, and upsetting processes at room temperature. It is mainly used for manufacturing various high-strength fasteners and precision ...
Drill bit breakage is one of the most common issues encountered in machining operations. Almost every machine operator has experienced it at some point.
When a drill bit breaks, the first question many people ask is, “Is the drill bit poor quality?”
In reality, the drill bit itself is...