Horizontal CNC Turning Machine

The Oturn CNC horizontal turning center is a CNC machine tool with a horizontal spindle. It is specifically designed for machining various rotating parts. It not only performs turning, but also drilling, milling, and tapping. By simply setting up the workpiece, all steps in the machining process can be completed for complex parts.This saves both time and effort.

Compared to traditional CNC lathes, the Oturn CNC horizontal turning center offers superior multi-axis control capabilities. Whether you’re producing standard parts or complex, high-precision parts. It can easily meet your needs.

Oturn offers a wide selection of horizontal turning centers. If you have specific needs, we can customize them to suit your workpiece size, machining process, and functional requirements. Whether it’s spindle power, tool type, or other configurations, we can tailor them to your needs.

When machining bar and shaft parts, dimensional accuracy and surface smoothness are paramount. Our equipment achieves precise shapes and dimensions in a single pass. The surface is smooth enough for assembly without the need for additional polishing. Whether you’re assembling a small trial run or a large order, we guarantee consistent quality and precision for every part.

Some parts require straight bars, others long, thin shafts, or even complex shapes with numerous holes and slots. Our CNC turning equipment can customize your machining plan based on your drawings. Tools, fixtures, speeds, and feed rates can all be adjusted to your specifications, ensuring the finished part is both dimensionally accurate and durable.

Our CNC horizontal turning centers support automatic tool changing. Once the machine is running, there’s no need for operator supervision. This not only saves manpower but also reduces processing time. More parts can be produced in the same amount of time.

Oturn is a leading CNC turning manufacturer with extensive experience. Whether working with common steel, stainless steel, aluminum, or challenging alloys, our professional technical team and extensive process experience can handle any task. We can even process complex parts in one go.

Each of our CNC horizontal turning centers is constructed from high-strength cast iron, which resists deformation even after prolonged operation. We use only materials that can withstand high-intensity loads for critical components such as guideways, lead screws, and bearings. This ensures the machine maintains stability and precision even during continuous operation.

Each CNC horizontal turning center undergoes extensive testing before delivery. This includes repeatability, thermal stability, and process consistency. The machine’s accuracy and processability are verified through the machining process.

Oturn also has its own after-sales service team, ensuring prompt response to any issues. If you need to replace a damaged part or upgrade the system, we offer online remote guidance and free replacement services, minimizing downtime.

Drilling

You can precisely drill holes in workpieces. Whether it’s a single small hole or a row of evenly spaced holes, you can complete them in one operation.

Milling

You can perform milling operations such as slots, flat surfaces, and keyways. You can complete multiple operations without multiple setups.

Knurling

This technology creates anti-slip grooves on surfaces like handles and knobs.

Boring

You can make existing holes larger and smoother. This function is ideal for parts with high-precision internal bores.

Tapering

This process allows you to achieve precise angles and dimensions on tapered shafts or tapered holes.

Threading

Both internal and external threads can be cut on the machine.

1. What is a CNC horizontal turning center?

A CNC horizontal turning center is an automated machine tool that holds a workpiece horizontally. It not only rotates the workpiece for turning, but also can be used with a variety of tools to perform various operations, such as drilling and milling. Many machining steps can be completed simultaneously on an Oturn CNC horizontal turning center. It makes the manufacture of complex parts much simpler.

2. What materials can a CNC horizontal turning center process?

Our CNC horizontal turning center can process a wide variety of materials. From common aluminum, brass, bronze, cast iron, copper, and nickel to various steels and stainless steels, we can efficiently process them. Besides metals, we can also process a variety of industrial plastics. Whether hard or soft, we guarantee machining accuracy and surface quality. Our CNC horizontal turning center has a wide range of applications, meeting the parts production needs of various industries.

3. How do I choose a CNC horizontal turning center manufacturing partner?

Experience. The first step in selecting a CNC turning partner is to consider the factory’s manufacturing experience. An experienced team can not only produce high-precision parts but also help you optimize your design and reduce unnecessary costs. A manufacturer with extensive experience in various industries can often understand your needs more quickly and identify potential issues before they occur.

Look at the cutting tools. Even the best equipment won’t produce ideal results without the right cutting tools. A competent manufacturer will select the appropriate tools based on your material and process requirements. For example, they might select high-speed steel tools specifically for aluminum cutting or carbide tools for stainless steel machining. This ensures the precision and surface quality of the finished parts.

In summary, Oturn can meet these requirements and offer you the most suitable price.

4. What should you consider when selecting turning tools for a CNC horizontal turning center?

First, you need to choose the right tool. Different tool materials are suitable for machining different workpieces. Whether it’s carbide, ceramic, or coated tools, we offer a wide range of options. Whether you’re looking for wear resistance, high-temperature resistance, or corrosion resistance, we have the right tool material.

Next, you need to consider cutting conditions. Key factors include cutting speed, depth of cut, workpiece material, and type of machining. These conditions play a crucial role in determining the right cutting tool.

If you have other ideas for cutting tools, please contact our design team. We’ll ensure your requirements are met.

5. What types of CNC horizontal turning centers are classified by the number of axes?

2-axis CNC turning center： It consists of an X axis and a Z axis. The Z axis moves the tool along the length of the workpiece, while the X axis controls the tool feed toward the center of the workpiece. It is primarily used for simple turning operations.

3-axis CNC turning center: This consists of an X axis, a Z axis, and a Y axis. This allows for more complex machining.

4-axis CNC turning center: This adds a rotary axis to the 3 axis system. This allows for greater freedom of machining and is suitable for multi-angle drilling and milling.

5-axis CNC turning center: This consists of three linear axes and two rotary axes. It can process complex surfaces and multi-faceted parts.

6. What’s the difference between CNC turning centers and CNC lathes?

CNC lathes: CNC lathes are primarily used for machining the external diameter of workpieces. They typically only have X- and Z-axis motion. They are particularly well-suited for simple cylindrical parts.

CNC turning centers: They typically have up to five axes and can produce complex shapes and high-precision parts. They can complete all tasks in a single setup.

7. What are the disadvantages of a horizontal machining center?

While CNC horizontal turning centers are very useful, they do have some drawbacks. First, they are relatively large, taking up considerable floor space and making them less suitable for space-constrained workshops. Second, their horizontal design can be inflexible when machining very large or long workpieces. They are also less user-friendly than vertical machining centers. Furthermore, they can be challenging to machine with complex shapes and numerous curved surfaces.