The design of machining center is usually based on milling machine, which is extended by automatic tool change device and connected tool magazine. Due to the independent tool change, only one chipping operation can achieve a particularly high degree of automation. In addition, by using the so-called tray system, the loading, unloading and clamping time can be reduced. Here, the workpiece is clamped on the pallet and transported to the work area independently by the machining center, so that sometimes the machining and workpiece conversion are carried out in parallel.
Machining center is a multi-functional machine tool. Because a large number of tools can be used in the tool changer, it can flexibly perform a large number of mechanical operations, such as milling, boring, thread machining, drilling, etc. According to the function, the number of axes, the size of the working area, the position of the spindle and the available options, the machining center can be varied.
The machining center integrates the functions of milling machine, lathe and drilling machine into one equipment, so it can be used for complete machining of complex workpieces. Here, each machining step can be programmed and run automatically with the highest accuracy. Especially in the production of small and medium-sized series, today, machining center is essential for fast and efficient production process.
