The spindle of the horizontal CNC machining center is in the horizontal direction. It integrates multiple processing functions such as milling, drilling, boring, tapping, etc., which can meet your diverse finishing or roughing needs with simple settings.
Oturn stocks a variety of models and configurations of horizontal CNC machining centers. We can provide three-axis/four-axis/five-axis horizontal CNC machining center solutions according to your processing needs. Multi-axis linkage helps you machine more complex surfaces and angles.
Designed with a high-speed acceleration/deceleration spindle, our CNC horizontal machining centers feature high torque, allowing them to machine rare metals, composite materials, and high-strength materials such as cobalt-chrome alloy, nickel-titanium, super alloys, etc. No matter what business you are in, our CNC horizontal machining centers must be your first choice.
Please contact us to get your unique solution for a CNC horizontal machining center, and we will quote you at our best price.
Automotive Industry
Common workpieces: Engine block, cylinder head, gearbox housing, chassis parts, brake drums and rotors, ride control and suspension components, fluid system connectors and adapters, valve keepers, sleeves, dowel pins, shafts, etc.
Aerospace Industry
Common workpieces: Aircraft structural parts (ribs, frames, joints), engine parts, landing gear, fuel nozzles, springs, fasteners, lens arrays, flight control surfaces, etc.
Medical Equipment
Common workpieces: Implants, plastic mold injection tooling for swabs, orthotic devices, prosthetics shielded enclosures, diagnostic equipment components, stents, screws, etc.
General Machinery
Common workpieces: Pump body, valve body, gearbox housing, gear, compressor housing, etc.
Molds Manufacture
Common workpieces: Large and complex mold cavities, sliders, etc.
Energy Equipment
Common workpieces: Turbine housings, various large valve housings, etc.
Precision Instruments
Common workpieces: Various types of complex parts that require multi-sided machining.
The 3-Axis CNC horizontal machining center is a basic type, which means that the machine tool can realize the coordinated interpolation motion of X/Y/Z axes under the control of the CNC system, forming more complex spatial trajectories, such as inclined surfaces, curved surfaces, and spatial contours. The limitation is that when performing multi-sided machining, the 3-axis horizontal CNC machine tool must stop after completing each side of machining and wait for the indexing table (B axis) to rotate to the next specific angle before continuing machining.
When using the 4-axis CNC horizontal machining center, not only can the linkage of X/Y/Z axes be realized, but the B axis (indexing table) also becomes a linkage axis, which means that the horizontal CNC machine center can perform continuous cutting work during the rotation of the workpiece, instead of having to wait for the B axis to rotate into place before processing like a 3-axis horizontal CNC machining center, thereby achieving continuous contour processing on cylindrical surfaces (such as cam grooves) or better fitting of complex spatial curves.
On the basis of the four axes, a swing axis (A axis or C axis) of the spindle head is added to our 5-axis CNC horizontal machining centers to make the direction of the prop arbitrarily controllable in space. It can complete extremely complex, multi-faceted, or curved surface processing without dead angles in one clamping and greatly improve the processing efficiency. It is especially suitable for parts such as impellers, integral blade disks, and complex molds.
Rotary Table
The worktable of our horizontal CNC machining center can rotate 360 degrees around the vertical axis(B-axis generally), allowing the workpiece to be clamped once and presented to the spindle for processing on different surfaces through the rotating worktable, which greatly reduces the number of clamping times and downtime, and significantly improves positioning accuracy and overall processing efficiency.
Automatic Tool Changer
Our horizontal CNC machining centers are equipped with advanced automatic tool-changing systems. You can choose between servo or powered turrets, with 8, 10, or 12 tool stations available. Tool changes can be automatically performed under program control, allowing you to complete complex processes such as rough milling, fine milling, drilling, boring, tapping, and slot tapping without manual intervention.
High Rigidity Structure
The main structures of our horizontal CNC machining center, such as the bed, column, and worktable, are made of high-rigidity cast iron, which provides excellent stability for processing and makes it suitable for large-scale, heavy-load machining. In addition, our horizontal CNC machining center is equipped with an automatic opening and closing door and a glass protective cover to prevent chips and coolant splashing from accidentally injuring the operator, while facilitating the monitoring of the machining process.
Easy Maintenance
The horizontal spindle of our horizontal CNC machining center allows the chips to fall naturally under the action of gravity, reducing the accumulation of chips on the workpiece and facilitating their discharge through a conveyor belt or spiral chip conveyor. This not only reduces the negative impact of chips on machining quality and tool life, but also improves the degree of automation of machining.
- Why should I select a CNC horizontal machining center rather than a CNC vertical machining center?
Horizontal CNC machining centers have a horizontal spindle, offering greater axial configuration flexibility than vertical CNC machining centers, enabling multi-plane machining.
Secondly, the horizontal spindle orientation minimizes chip accumulation on the workpiece, preventing secondary wear caused by chips.
With greater axial configuration flexibility, horizontal CNC machining centers spend less time repositioning the workpiece, significantly improving machining efficiency. If your project requires high-volume production, a horizontal CNC machining center may be a better choice than a vertical CNC machining center.
- What are the key parameters when selecting a model of CNC horizontal machining centers?
First, consider the worktable size and X/Y/Z axis travel, which determine the horizontal CNC machining center’s load capacity and machining range. If you require high-speed cutting, you’ll also need to consider parameters such as the spindle’s power, torque, maximum speed, and maximum swing diameter.
Second, determine the turret type, number of tool stations, and B-axis indexing accuracy based on your machining complexity and precision requirements.
- Do CNC horizontal machining centers cost more than CNC vertical machining centers? Is it worthy?
Yes. Under the same configurations, the CNC horizontal machining center is 1.5 – 2 times more expensive than the CNC vertical machining center.
However, for parts that require multi-sided processing, purchasing a horizontal CNC machining center can greatly improve processing efficiency. If your project requires it, you will not regret purchasing a horizontal CNC machine center.
- What configurations of CNC horizontal machining centers do you provide?
In addition to the basic configuration, we can also provide you with automatic chip conveyors and optional motor cooling systems, electrical cabinet cooling systems, etc. We can also provide you with customized tools, components, etc.
- Do you provide after-sales services for CNC horizontal machining centers?
That’s for sure. As a manufacturer of horizontal CNC machining centers with many years of experience, Oturn is not only focused on providing high-quality CNC machining centers, but also on helping your business succeed. Our professional after-sales service team can help you solve problems related to installation, programming, operation, maintenance, and subsequent component upgrades of horizontal CNC machining centers. Choosing Oturn as your long-term partner will be your wisest decision.
