First: the structural difference between vertical CNC milling machine and horizontal CNC milling machine
The biggest difference between vertical CNC milling machines and horizontal CNC milling machines is the difference in fuselage structure.
The table and spindle of the vertical CNC milling machine are placed vertically, so the space occupied by this machine is relatively small and the operation is more convenient. It is mainly suitable for processing small height, relatively thin workpiece, high processing accuracy and efficiency, especially for contour machining workpiece effect is better.
The horizontal CNC milling machine is to place the workbench in the horizontal direction, the main shaft is just perpendicular to the workbench, and the milling direction is also horizontal. Because its body is longer than the vertical CNC milling machine, it requires a larger processing space and is suitable for processing long and narrow workpieces.
Second: the difference between the use of vertical CNC milling machines and horizontal CNC milling machines
The difference between the use of vertical CNC milling machine and horizontal CNC milling machine is mainly in the following points:
1. The workpiece is installed in different ways
The table of the vertical CNC milling machine is placed vertically, so the clamping method of the workpiece is more complicated than the horizontal CNC milling machine. The commonly used clamping methods include manual clamping, chuck, centrifugal clamping and so on.
The table of the horizontal CNC milling machine is placed in the horizontal direction, the workpiece clamping method is relatively simple, and the common clamp has a universal T-slot installation according to the milling machine, the optional chuck, the indexing claw, the three-claw self-centering chuck, etc.
2. Different processing methods
Vertical CNC milling machine is mainly used for plane, contour, surface and hole processing, processing direction is also perpendicular to the workbench. The machining direction of the horizontal CNC milling machine is along the horizontal direction of the table.
3. Different processing range
Due to the limitations of its fuselage structure, the processing range of the vertical CNC milling machine is relatively small, and large workpieces may not be processed. The horizontal CNC milling machine body is relatively long, which can be suitable for processing larger workpieces.
In summary, vertical CNC milling machine and horizontal CNC milling machine are a kind of CNC machine tools, with their own characteristics and scope of application. The choice of which machine should be based on the processing requirements and the nature of the workpiece to achieve the best processing results.
