In the mechanical equipment industry, many machining centers have their unique characteristics, either in different application fields or in different processing methods.

As an important equipment in machining centers, do you know the difference between vertical machining centers and gantry machining centers?

1. Different support structures:

A vertical machining center refers to a machining center set perpendicular to the spindle axis and the workbench. The vertical x and Y axes are combined, and the Z axis moves up and down on the column, making it suitable for small precision molds and parts processing. The larger vertical mount is about 4 meters long, and the model can be determined based on the specific physical object being processed.

A gantry machining center refers to a machining center that is set perpendicular to the spindle axis and the workbench. The Z-axis support structure of the gantry is different, and the Y-axis is horizontally placed between two columns, increasing the workload and machining range of the workbench.

2. Different uses:

The gantry machining center is mainly suitable for processing large parts. Vertical machining centers are mainly suitable for processing complex parts such as plates, discs, molds, and small shells.

In addition to these two differences, the characteristics of vertical machining centers are more clear:

1. Environmentally friendly and pollution-free: there is no oil or mist spraying during use, protecting the surrounding environment;

2. Accurate oil supply: By adding a regulating valve, oil can be transported to lubrication points such as the spindle and screw according to different needs;

3. Wide applicability: there is no problem of difficulty in atomizing high viscosity lubricating oil;

4. Automatic detection and monitoring: It can detect whether the lubricating oil is normal. If the lubrication is poor, it can alarm and shut down to avoid abnormal operation of the equipment.

5. Especially suitable for rolling bearings of spindles, it has a certain air cooling effect, which can reduce the operating temperature of the bearings and extend the service life of the spindles;

6. Low fuel consumption and cost saving.

Seeing this, I believe I have already understood the difference between vertical machining centers and gantry machining centers. Guangdong Taijie is a high-tech enterprise that integrates the research and development, production, sales, and service of precision CNC machine tools. It has accumulated over 20 years of experience in the field of precision CNC machine tools and has rich manufacturing experience. For more information on Taijie, please feel free to consult us.