Introduction to vertical machining center

Vertical machining center refers to a machining center with the spindle axis set vertically to the worktable. It is mainly suitable for processing complex parts such as plates, disks, molds and small shells. Vertical machining centers can complete processes such as milling, boring, drilling, tapping and cutting threads. A vertical machining center has at least three axes and two linkages, and can generally achieve three axes and three linkages. Some can perform five-axis or six-axis control. The height of the vertical machining center column is limited, and the processing range of box-type workpieces is reduced. This is a shortcoming of the vertical machining center. However, the workpiece in the vertical machining center is convenient for clamping and positioning; the movement trajectory of the cutting tool is easy to observe, and the debugging program is easy to check and measure. Problems can be discovered in time and the machine can be shut down or modified; the cooling conditions are easy to establish, and the cutting fluid can directly reach the cutting tool and the machining surface; The three coordinate axes are consistent with the Cartesian coordinate system, and the intuitive feeling is consistent with the drawing perspective. Chips are easily removed and dropped to avoid scratching the processed surface. Compared with the corresponding horizontal machining center, it has a simple structure, a smaller footprint and a lower price.