In the field of precision processing in modern manufacturing, gang-tooling machines occupy an indispensable position with their unique advantages. It is an efficient and high-precision automated lathe, particularly suitable for processing small and medium-sized batches and multiple varieties of shaft parts. It can be called the "fast hand" and "all-rounder" in mechanical processing.

I. What is a gang-tool lathe?

The gang-tooling lathe is essentially a type of CNC lathe, and its core feature lies in the adoption of a "gang-tool frame" structure. Unlike traditional turret lathes, the tools of a tool row machine are neatly arranged on the tool rest along the X-axis or Z-axis of the machine tool, like a queue. This design makes the tool changing process very fast, as the tool does not need to rotate; it only needs to be driven by a servo motor to move the tool rest, allowing for a quick switch to the next tool.

Ii. Core Advantage: The perfect combination of efficiency and precision

 1. Ultra-high efficiency: This is the most notable advantage of the tool arrangement machine. Due to the elimination of the time for turret rotation, the tool changing speed is extremely fast, usually completed within 0.1 to 0.3 seconds. For complex parts that require frequent tool changes, this time advantage will directly translate into a significant increase in production efficiency.

 2. Outstanding precision: The structure of the tool setting machine is relatively simple and has good rigidity, resulting in less displacement and vibration of the tool during the processing. This enables it to ensure stable processing accuracy, typically achieving tolerances of IT6-IT7 grades, and the surface roughness can also be easily controlled below Ra1.6.

 3. Compact structure and small floor space: Compared with turret lathes of the same function, the structure of the tool bar machine is more compact, saving valuable workshop space.

 4. High cost-effectiveness: For medium and small batch production, the investment cost and maintenance cost of the tool placement machine are usually lower than those of the turret lathe, while it can provide a higher output per unit time.

Iii. Typical Application Fields

 Due to its characteristics, gang-tooling machines have been widely applied in the following fields:

Automotive parts: such as valves, pins, bolts, nuts and other high-precision shaft parts.

Electronics and electrical appliances: Connectors, plugs, micro motor shafts and other small precision parts.

Medical devices: Surgical instruments, implants and other products with extremely high requirements for precision and surface quality.

Aerospace: Some small and precise hydraulic and pneumatic components.

Iv. Comparison with turret lathe machine

Many people compare the tool changer with the turret lathe. In simple terms, the turret lathe has the advantage of having a large number of cutting tools, making it suitable for processing parts with extremely complex procedures that require a large number of cutting tools. The tool changer, on the other hand, excels in tool changing speed and processing accuracy, making it an ideal choice for medium and small batch production and multi-variety production.