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Is the processing efficiency always low? The problem may lie in the selection of CNC lathes

Jul.18.2025

As the pace of manufacturing production accelerates, many factory managers have encountered this problem: the production line has sufficient manpower, shifts are increased, and the process is arranged as compactly as possible, but the output cannot be increased. What is the problem? Many people first think of "the tool is not sharp enough", "the programming is not optimized enough" or even "the employees are not skilled in operation", but they ignore a more fundamental factor: whether the lathe selection really matches the current processing task.

1. The technology is changing rapidly and the old equipment is not up to the task

Nowadays, the complexity of parts processing is constantly increasing, and many orders involve multiple processes, complex curved surfaces, deep cavity holes, etc. However, many companies are still using single-function lathes purchased several years ago. In the face of new processes, they can only rely on "adding people and time". This inefficient turnover method not only increases labor costs, but also increases the time for transportation and changeover between equipment, seriously reducing overall efficiency.

2. Mismatched structures lead to reduced efficiency

For example, if you are processing large shaft or flange parts, but you choose a small lathe with a light bed and insufficient rigidity, even if you can "barely process", you cannot achieve heavy cutting. The tool can only take a very thin layer each time, which not only prolongs the processing time, but also may cause unstable accuracy and substandard surface roughness due to vibration. In the long run, rework, lost work time and low efficiency have become the norm.

3. Multiple machines are not as good as one machine

In many processing sites, we can still see that a part has to go through the "relay" of CNC lathe milling machine drilling machine machining center to be completed. This kind of multi-machine collaboration is not only complicated in process and crowded in site, but also has precision loss in each handling and clamping. However, today's advanced compound horizontal turning center can complete multiple processes such as turning, milling, drilling and tapping in one clamping, which not only improves efficiency but also ensures highly consistent processing quality.

04 Selection Mistake: Only Look at Price, Not Matching

Some purchasing managers are used to "budget first" when purchasing equipment. As a result, the lathes they bought frequently "stuck" in actual use - problems such as insufficient power, limited travel, and unstable structure occurred one after another, which in turn caused efficiency loss and waste of resources. The truly suitable equipment should be selected based on the size of the workpiece, batch requirements, and future process development direction, rather than blindly lowering the price.

5.DONGS solution: choose the right lathe to speed up the cycle

Shandong Dongshi CNC Equipment Co., Ltd. focuses on the research and development and manufacturing of medium and large horizontal turning centers, and is committed to providing stable and efficient processing solutions for manufacturing companies. Our equipment widely serves the wind power, petroleum, engineering machinery, pressure vessels and other industries, and has the following characteristics:

 

Heavy-duty structural design,Ensure strong cutting without deformation

Composite processing capabilities,Complete multiple processes in one clamping

Extra long stroke and large through hole,Easily handle large diameter pipes and shaft parts

Customized selection service,Fitting customersactual working conditions and production capacity expectations

 

After introducing DONGS equipment, many customers have seen their processing cycle increase by more than 30%, with smoother production lines, less labor and more stable delivery times.

 


If the processing efficiency is always low, it may not be a problem of operation or management, but the equipment may not keep up with the pace. Choosing a CNC lathe that is truly suitable for your production scenario is often a key step to break the bottleneck.

If you are also facing production capacity bottlenecks and order delivery pressure, you may wish to re-examine your current equipment selection. Perhaps, change starts with a truly suitable CNC lathe.

 

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