A turning center is an automated machining tool used to machine cylindrical workpieces. It consists of a base, spindle, a chuck or collet system, a turret or tool changer, and a CNC control system. A turning center combines the functions of a lathe with a CNC system.
To use it, our operator creates a program with the job specifications, then uploads it into the CNC system. Once the program is loaded, the machine turns the workpiece while cutting away excess material according to the program's specifications. This allows us to achieve the same even shaping as a lathe while making the process faster and more efficient.
What materials can be processed in a turning center? Turning centers are commonly used on steel, iron, aluminum, and other metals. However, they can also be used on plastics and ceramics. What's the difference between turning and milling? A milling machine removes material by moving the shaping tool along a stationary piece of material. A turning machine, meanwhile, rotates the piece as the tool shapes it. Can you machine complex shapes with a turning center? Turning centers can machine both simple and complex shapes. What are the most common applications for turning centers? Turning centers are most commonly used to make metal parts for the electronic, auto, and aviation industries. They can also be used to make toys and molds. Are there manual turning centers? A turning center combines the function of a manual lathe with the precision and accuracy of a CNC system. Therefore, our turning centers are all automated.Turning Center
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