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Innovative development of flat-bed horizontal lathes under CNC technology

Taizhou Eastern CNC Technology Co., Ltd. 2025.07.04
Taizhou Eastern CNC Technology Co., Ltd. Industry News

As a key machine tool in the manufacturing industry, horizontal lathes have always played an important role in the processing of various parts.

Flat-bed lathes in the horizontal lathe family

Flat-bed lathes occupy an important position in the horizontal lathe family. Its structure is simple and sturdy. The main components such as the bed and columns form a solid foundation, which can withstand the impact force generated by heavy cutting and is suitable for various processing tasks.

The flat-bed lathe has good openness and accessibility, which is convenient for operators to load and unload workpieces, install and adjust tools, and perform maintenance and maintenance. Its simple electrical control system is easy to operate and maintain, and the equipment cost is relatively low, which is an ideal choice for many small and medium-sized enterprises and workshops.

The efficient performance of flat-bed horizontal lathes in the processing of disc-shaped parts

The flat-bed horizontal lathe shows good efficiency in the processing of disc-shaped parts. The flat bed structure provides good rigidity, which enables the machine tool to withstand large cutting loads when processing large disc-shaped parts, ensuring stable and precise processing and meeting the high-precision requirements of disc-shaped parts. In addition, the flat bed surface design is more conducive to chip removal.

During the machining process, the chips can quickly fall off the workpiece and cutting area, preventing chip accumulation and reducing the risk of chip damage to the tool and scratches on the workpiece surface. This not only improves the surface quality of disc-shaped parts, but also reduces the time and effort required for chip removal, thereby improving the overall machining efficiency.

Innovative development of flat bed horizontal lathes under CNC technology

The CNC system also has powerful computing power and advanced machining functions, such as automatic programming, simulation and compensation. These functions simplify the machining process, improve programming efficiency and machining accuracy, and reduce the workload of operators.

In addition, the application of new drive technology and high-precision spindle technology has significantly improved the spindle speed and feed speed of flat bed horizontal lathes, thereby improving machining efficiency and surface quality, and realizing high-speed and high-precision machining of various materials. The innovation of tool holders and tools further expands the machining capabilities of flat bed lathes.

Flat bed lathes achieve unmanned production

With the advancement of automation technology, flat bed lathes have gradually achieved unmanned production. By integrating automatic tool changer, automatic workpiece loading and unloading system and automatic pallet exchanger, the flat bed lathe can automatically complete a series of processing tasks. Once the processing program is set and the machine is started, the lathe can automatically change tools, load and unload, and switch pallets.

Continuous processing of multiple workpieces can be achieved without human intervention. In addition, the application of sensor technology and monitoring system can monitor the processing status and tool wear of the lathe in real time. Once an abnormality or tool wear occurs, the system will automatically issue an alarm and make adjustments to ensure stable unmanned production, improve production efficiency and quality, and reduce labor costs.

In the manufacturing industry, horizontal lathes, especially flat bed lathes, play a vital role. Flat bed lathes perform well in the processing of disc-shaped parts, have unique advantages in the horizontal lathe family, and with the development of automation technology, unmanned production is gradually being realized.

Eastern CNC provides advanced flat bed horizontal lathes with high precision and high reliability. These machines have good rigidity, suitable for heavy cutting, and ensure efficient processing of disc-shaped parts. With CNC technology, they are able to provide good processing accuracy and surface quality. Eastern CNC lathes also support automation, which can realize unmanned production and improve production efficiency. Its user-friendly operation and maintenance make it an ideal choice for various processing tasks, meeting the needs of modern manufacturing.

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