Frequent part changeovers and low efficiency? You need a true compound horizontal turning center
Currently, efficiency and stability are becoming the core indicators of corporate competition. Especially in the processing of medium and large parts, frequent workpiece replacement, repeated clamping and alignment, and cumbersome multi-machine linkage not only waste a lot of time, but also make the processing rhythm difficult to control, and the quality fluctuates frequently, which directly affects the delivery progress and cost control.
In the face of these problems, a compound horizontal turning center with multi-process integration function is becoming the preferred choice of more and more manufacturing companies. The medium and large compound horizontal turning centers launched by Shandong Dongshi CNC Equipment Co., Ltd. (DONGS CNC) are born for "complex parts completed in one go", truly solving the problem of "frequent equipment changes and low efficiency" for users.
一、Why is it difficult to improve efficiency with traditional processing methods?
In traditional workshops, a complex medium-to-large part, such as shafts, flanges, pipe fittings, etc., often has to go through multiple processing steps such as rough turning, drilling, tapping, and end surface treatment. Limited by the single function of the equipment, the company can only complete it by "connecting multiple devices in series", which brings the following problems:
Multiple handling and clamping:Each time a device is replaced, it needs to be re-aligned and re-centered, which wastes time and introduces errors;
Frequent costume changes:Different processes require the replacement of different machines, which results in frequent personnel turnover and high labor intensity;
Process fragmentation:The coarse and fine separation and the disconnected process make it difficult to ensure the processing consistency;
High land occupation and management costs:The layout of multiple devices is messy, energy consumption is high, and production line utilization is low.
These pain points are infinitely magnified in large-scale delivery and complex parts processing, directly hindering the improvement of production efficiency and the release of production capacity.
二、What is a true "compound horizontal turning center"?
The so-called "compound" does not simply configure multiple turrets or add drilling functions, but to complete multiple key processes in one clamping, covering the integration of turning, drilling, milling, tapping, end surface processing and other functions, and can withstand heavy cutting conditions in structure, coordinate multi-axis linkage in control system, and realize the real sense of multi-process integration + high efficiency and stability.
The compound horizontal turning center (TCK1000) launched by DONGS is such a professional equipment designed specifically for medium and large complex parts.
三、Four advantages of DONGS compound horizontal turning center
1. One machine with multiple functions, reducing the need for replacement
Equipped with high-rigidity power turret, supporting multiple stations, end face power head, automatic tool changer, all machining steps such as turning, drilling and milling can be completed continuously in one clamping, greatly reducing the frequency of machine change and transportation.
2. High rigidity structure, no compromise in heavy-load cutting
The integral casting bed structure is equipped with a high-torque spindle and a widened guide rail system. Even large parts with a diameter of over 800 mm and a weight of hundreds of kilograms can achieve efficient rough machining and stable fine machining to ensure dimensional consistency.
3.Intelligent control, reducing human intervention
The CNC system (supports SYNTEC, FANUC, Siemens, etc.) has built-in multi-process linkage logic, intuitive operation, flexible programming, and can achieve seamless connection between different processes, reducing dependence on senior technicians.
4. Beat speed up, production capacity doubled
Through the composite processing solution, the average processing cycle of each part is shortened by 30%-50%, the use of labor is reduced by half, and the on-site layout is more compact, which is an ideal path to achieve "high production capacity, low manpower, and less error"
四、Customer testimony: One device replaces three machines, saving the entire production line
A European oil equipment manufacturing customer needed to batch process large-diameter steel pipes with a length of 2.5 meters and threaded holes and positioning steps. Originally, it required three processes: rough turning on a horizontal lathe, drilling on a vertical machining center, and tapping on a CNC milling machine. The production line was complicated and the workers were exhausted.
After the introduction of the DONGS compound horizontal turning center, all processes were integrated into one device, the processing cycle was shortened from 6 hours to 3 hours, the number of staff was reduced from 4 to 2, and the size fluctuation of the finished product was controlled within ±0.03mm. Customer testimonial: "One device does the work of three machines, and the quality is even better.”
五、Conclusion: Lean manufacturing starts with reducing “refitting”
In today's manufacturing industry where costs are rising and delivery pressures coexist, "frequent equipment replacement" is no longer a small problem, but a core hidden danger that affects efficiency, quality and profits. DONGS compound horizontal turning center, with the concept of "one machine completes multiple processes", completely solves the problems of frequent parts replacement, complex processes, low cycle efficiency, etc., helping enterprises truly achieve the goals of increasing efficiency, halving costs, and improving quality.
During the critical period of transformation and upgrading of production methods, a truly composite turning center may be the turning point for your factory to "reduce costs and increase efficiency".