Today the topic we’re going to talk about is vertical machining center, otherwise referred to as VMC, whichi has been widely applied in machinery manufacturing industries. But how much do you know about it? Continue reading to find out more.
What is cnc vertical machining center?
CNC vertical machining center is a type of Computer Numerical Control VMC that has vertically oriented spindles that approach workpiece mounted on worktable from above and equipped with tool magazine system and automatic tool changer.
What does a vertical machining center do?
A vmc can perform milling, boring, drilling, tapping, thread cutting, and more operations.
What are vertical machining centers typically used for?
VMCs are typically used for flatwork that requires tool access from the top, for instance for mold and die cavities and large components for planes, especially in the manufacturing industry for the high-precision production of parts.
What’s the difference between a horizontal and vmc?
Horizontal machining centers have x–y table with cutter mounted on a horizontal arbor across the table. Vertical machining centers have its spindle axis vertically oriented. Its milling cutters are held in the spindle and it rotates on its axis.
What is a major disadvantage of the vertical spindle machining centers?
The biggest flaw of vmc is that chips accumulate on top of the workpiece.
Essential Workholding Device for Vertical Machining Center
In the machining industry, it has been known since the beginning of the 20th century to apply magnets to holding workpieces. Magnetic chucks are frequently used to hold/keep the work secure while machining the material, typically for VMCs.
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