Gantry Machining Centers | Large-scale industrial manufacturing | ▲ Work Envelope: 1600×1300×1300 mm (ISO 230-2 compliant) Spindle Taper: BT40 (▲ 25% larger tool capacity vs HSK63A) | ▲ Handles oversized parts (e.g., aerospace components) Robust steel/aluminum frame (▲ 30% higher rigidity vs vertical mills) | High cost (▲ 40% more than benchtop models) Requires dedicated workshop space |
Vertical Machining Centers (VMCs) | Small-to-medium workshops | Max. Spindle Speed: 8,000 RPM (▲ 20% faster than industry avg) Certifications: CE, TÜV (safety compliance) | Compact footprint Cost-effective for mid-volume production | Limited to smaller workpieces (max 500×500×500 mm) Less versatile for 5-axis tasks |
Horizontal Machining Centers (HMCs) | Automotive/medical prototyping | Tool Magazine: 40 tools (▲ 50% larger than VMCs) Coolant System: 120 L/min (ISO 281 standard) | ▲ Multi-axis simultaneous machining Improved chip evacuation | Higher initial investment Requires skilled operators |
Portable CNC Mills | Field repairs/prototyping | Weight: 80 kg (▲ 60% lighter than gantry models) Power: 3 HP (IEC 60034 efficiency) | Easy mobility Low setup time | Limited to small parts (▲ 50% smaller capacity vs benchtop) Lower precision (±0.02 mm vs ±0.005 mm in gantry) |
Benchtop CNC Mills | Education/research labs | Table Size: 300×300 mm (ASTM E8 standard) Noise Level: 65 dBA (▲ 20% quieter than industrial models) | Affordable entry-level option Low power consumption | ▲ Limited material thickness (max 100 mm) Not suitable for heavy-duty tasks |
5-Axis Machining Centers | Complex aerospace parts | Axis Synchronicity: ±5 arc-seconds (▲ 40% better than 3-axis systems) Spindle Options: BT40/BT50 (▲ 30% torque boost) | ▲ Single-setup machining ▲ Reduces post-processing time | High maintenance costs Requires advanced CAD/CAM integration |