Turn-milling all-in-one machine
By integrating milling components into a traditional lathe, the problem of milling that traditional lathes cannot perform is solved, realizing the combination of turning and milling, improving processing efficiency and flexibility, reducing costs, and optimizing space utilization.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520028073.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-07
AI Technical Summary
Traditional lathes can only perform turning operations and cannot perform other types of machining such as milling, resulting in low production efficiency and increased costs. In addition, they have a simple structure, do not make full use of space resources, and have poor flexibility.
Integrating milling components into a traditional lathe, including a second drive assembly, a first spindle, and a second spindle, arranged along the X and Z axes respectively, and moving along the Y axis via the second drive assembly, enables both turning and milling operations, enhancing machining flexibility and efficiency.
It enables the machining of parts with various shape requirements without changing the workpiece clamping state, significantly improving machining flexibility and efficiency, reducing production costs, and making reasonable use of space resources.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of processing equipment technology, and in particular to a milling and turning machine. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional lathes are an indispensable tool in the field of machining, primarily used for processing workpieces with rotating characteristics. These machine tools typically include a chuck to hold one end of the workpiece, while the other end is machined by a cutting tool to achieve surface finishing such as external diameters, internal holes, and threads. Traditional lathes are generally equipped with a cutting tool, which feeds along the axial (Z-axis) and radial (X-axis) directions of the workpiece to complete the required machining tasks.
[0003] However, traditional lathes have some obvious limitations. First, due to their structural limitations, they can only perform turning operations and cannot perform other types of machining such as milling. This means that when the workpiece has a more complex geometry, it is necessary to switch to a specialized milling machine or other machining equipment for subsequent processing, resulting in low production efficiency and increased processing costs. Second, the structure of traditional lathes is relatively simple and does not make full use of available space resources, resulting in a large overall size of the equipment and poor flexibility in certain situations.
[0004] In recent years, with the development of the manufacturing industry and the increasing demands for processing precision and efficiency, more and more manufacturers are seeking high-efficiency processing equipment that integrates multiple processing functions. As a result, some so-called "composite machining centers" have emerged on the market. These centers combine turning, milling, and other processing methods, performing multiple machining processes on a single machine, greatly improving processing flexibility and efficiency. However, these composite machining centers are often complex in structure, expensive, and have limited processing range.
[0005] Therefore, developing a milling-turning machine that retains the basic functions of a traditional lathe while expanding its machining range, especially by adding milling capabilities, has become one of the urgent technical problems to be solved. This invention aims to provide a milling-turning machine that overcomes the shortcomings of existing technologies, improves machining efficiency, reduces machining costs, and meets the needs of modern manufacturing for multifunctional, high-precision machining equipment. Utility Model Content
[0006] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this utility model proposes an integrated turning and milling machine, which integrates milling components onto a traditional lathe. This not only retains the original turning function but also expands the milling capability, enabling the simultaneous performance of two different types of machining, turning and milling, on the same machine. This greatly improves machining efficiency and flexibility, reduces production costs, and features a compact overall layout that effectively utilizes space resources, making the overall structure more rational.
[0007] The milling and turning machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes:
[0008] A lathe includes a chuck, a worktable, a first drive assembly, and a cutting tool. The chuck is used to clamp a workpiece and drive the workpiece to rotate above the worktable. The first drive assembly is connected to and drives the cutting tool to move along the X-axis of the worktable to adjust the feed rate to the workpiece, and drives the cutting tool to move along the Z-axis of the worktable to perform cutting on the outer peripheral wall of the workpiece.
[0009] A milling assembly is connected to the worktable. The milling assembly includes a second drive assembly, a first spindle, and a second spindle. The first spindle and the second spindle are arranged along the X-axis and Z-axis, respectively. The second drive assembly connects to and drives the first spindle and the second spindle to move along the Y-axis direction of the worktable. One of the first spindle and the second spindle is used to perform milling operations on the workpiece.
[0010] The milling and turning machine according to the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: by adding a milling component to the lathe, not only is the original turning function retained, but the milling capability is also expanded. The milling component includes a second drive component, a first spindle and a second spindle. The first spindle and the second spindle are arranged along the X-axis and Z-axis respectively, and can be moved along the Y-axis by the second drive component. Driven by the worktable, different parts of the workpiece can be milled. It can process parts with various shape requirements without changing the workpiece clamping state, which significantly improves processing flexibility and efficiency.
[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the milling and turning machine has a fixing groove at the center of the chuck for fixing one end of the workpiece, and the fixing groove is in the shape of a square column or a cylinder.
[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the milling and turning machine has a connecting seat connected to the worktable, and the turning tool and the milling assembly are respectively connected to both sides of the connecting seat.
[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the milling and turning machine includes a second drive assembly comprising a drive motor and a lifting seat. The drive motor is connected to and drives the lifting seat to move along the Y-axis. Both the first spindle and the second spindle are mounted on the lifting seat.
[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the milling and turning machine further includes a speed-increasing transmission component and a linear transmission component, wherein the drive motor, the speed-increasing transmission component, the linear transmission component and the lifting seat are sequentially connected in a transmission manner.
[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the milling and turning machine includes a speed-increasing transmission component comprising a first synchronous pulley, a second synchronous pulley, and a synchronous belt. The first synchronous pulley and the second synchronous pulley are connected by the synchronous belt. The first synchronous pulley is fixedly connected to the drive shaft of the drive motor. The second synchronous pulley is connected to the input end of the linear transmission component. The pitch circle diameter of the first synchronous pulley is larger than that of the second synchronous pulley.
[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the integrated turning and milling machine includes a linear transmission component comprising a screw and a screw block. The lifting seat is slidably disposed on the worktable along the Y-axis direction. The middle part of the screw block is threadedly connected to the screw. The outer wall of the screw block is fixedly connected to the lifting seat. The second synchronous pulley is fixedly connected to the end of the screw to drive the screw to rotate and drive the lifting seat to move linearly.
[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the milling and turning machine has a first clamping groove and a second clamping groove. The first spindle passes through the first clamping groove, and the second spindle passes through the second clamping groove. The lifting seat is threadedly connected with a first screw and a second screw. The first screw drives the first clamping groove to contract to clamp the outer wall of the first spindle; the second screw drives the second clamping groove to contract to clamp the outer wall of the second spindle.
[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the milling and turning machine has a chip removal groove on the lower side of the worktable.
[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description
[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the milling and turning machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the milling and turning machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the milling component of the milling and turning machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0024] Explanation of icon numbers:
[0025] Lathe 100; chip conveyor 101; chuck 110; mounting slot 1101; worktable 120; cutting tool 130;
[0026] Milling assembly 200; second drive assembly 210; drive motor 211; lifting seat 212; first clamping groove 2121; second clamping groove 2122; speed-increasing transmission component 213; first synchronous pulley 2131; second synchronous pulley 2132; synchronous belt 2133; linear transmission component 214; screw 2141; screw block 2142; first spindle 220; second spindle 230;
[0027] Connector 300. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0030] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.
[0031] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.
[0032] In the description of this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0033] Traditional lathes are an indispensable tool in the field of machining, primarily used for processing workpieces with rotating characteristics. These machine tools typically include a chuck to hold one end of the workpiece, while the other end is machined by a cutting tool to achieve surface finishing such as external diameters, internal holes, and threads. Traditional lathes are generally equipped with a cutting tool, which feeds along the axial (Z-axis) and radial (X-axis) directions of the workpiece to complete the required machining tasks.
[0034] However, traditional lathes have some obvious limitations. First, due to their structural limitations, they can only perform turning operations and cannot perform other types of machining such as milling. This means that when the workpiece has a more complex geometry, it is necessary to switch to a specialized milling machine or other machining equipment for subsequent processing, resulting in low production efficiency and increased processing costs. Second, the structure of traditional lathes is relatively simple and does not make full use of available space resources, resulting in a large overall size of the equipment and poor flexibility in certain situations.
[0035] In recent years, with the development of the manufacturing industry and the increasing demands for processing precision and efficiency, more and more manufacturers are seeking high-efficiency processing equipment that integrates multiple processing functions. As a result, some so-called "composite machining centers" have emerged on the market. These centers combine turning, milling, and other processing methods, performing multiple machining processes on a single machine, greatly improving processing flexibility and efficiency. However, these composite machining centers are often complex in structure, expensive, and have limited processing range.
[0036] Therefore, developing a milling-turning machine that retains the basic functions of a traditional lathe while expanding its machining range, especially by adding milling capabilities, has become one of the urgent technical problems to be solved. This invention aims to provide a milling-turning machine that overcomes the shortcomings of existing technologies, improves machining efficiency, reduces machining costs, and meets the needs of modern manufacturing for multifunctional, high-precision machining equipment.
[0037] Therefore, such as Figures 1 to 3As shown, this utility model proposes a milling and turning machine, including a lathe 100 and a milling assembly 200 mounted on the lathe 100. The lathe 100 includes a chuck 110, a worktable 120, a first drive assembly, and a cutting tool 130. The chuck 110 clamps the workpiece and drives it to rotate above the worktable 120. The first drive assembly connects to and drives the cutting tool 130 to move along the X-axis of the worktable 120 to adjust the feed rate to the workpiece, and also drives the cutting tool 130 to move along the Z-axis of the worktable 120 to perform cutting on the outer peripheral wall of the workpiece. It should be noted that the first drive assembly is a conventional drive structure in the lathe 100 (not shown in the figure), used to drive the worktable 120 to move along the X and Z axes, or to drive the worktable 120 to move along the X, Y, and Z axes. Refer to the drive structure of a hand-operated lathe 100 or a CNC lathe 100; it will not be described in detail here. Specifically, the milling assembly 200 is connected to the worktable 120. Therefore, under the drive of the first drive assembly, the worktable 120, the cutting tool 130, and the milling assembly 200 move together. Further, the milling assembly 200 includes a second drive assembly 210, a first spindle 220, and a second spindle 230. The first spindle 220 and the second spindle 230 are arranged along the X-axis and Z-axis, respectively. The second drive assembly 210 connects to and drives the first spindle 220 and the second spindle 230 to move along the Y-axis direction of the worktable 120. One of the first spindle 220 and the second spindle 230 is used to perform milling operations on the workpiece. It should be noted that adding a milling assembly 200 to the lathe 100 not only retains the original turning function but also expands the milling capability. The milling assembly 200 includes a second drive assembly 210, a first spindle 220, and a second spindle 230. The first spindle 220 and the second spindle 230 are arranged along the X-axis and Z-axis respectively, and can move along the Y-axis via the second drive assembly 210. Driven by the worktable 120, milling can be performed on different parts of the workpiece. This allows for the machining of parts with various shape requirements without changing the workpiece clamping state, significantly improving machining flexibility and efficiency. In some embodiments of this invention, the center lines of the first spindle 220 and the second spindle 230 are located on the same horizontal plane and intersect. It is easy to understand that, due to the design that the center lines of the first spindle 220 and the second spindle 230 are on the same horizontal plane and intersect, the operator can complete the tool setting of the first spindle 220 and the second spindle 230 with the workpiece in the X0Z axis plane at one time. When performing milling, the operator can flexibly choose which spindle to use, which increases the machining flexibility. As a result, it is more convenient to switch the machining of the outer peripheral wall of the workpiece and the end face machining away from the chuck 110. This allows for complex machining path planning to be realized in a small space, improving the diversity and efficiency of machining.
[0038] Refer to Figure 1In some embodiments of this utility model, the chuck 110 has a fixing groove 1101 at its center for fixing one end of the workpiece, ensuring that the workpiece can be stably clamped on the chuck 110 and improving the stability during the processing. Furthermore, the fixing groove 1101 is square or cylindrical, which can adapt to workpiece ends of different shapes, enhancing the versatility and adaptability of the equipment.
[0039] Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments of this utility model, the worktable 120 is connected to a connecting seat 300, and the turning tool 130 and the milling assembly 200 are respectively connected to both sides of the connecting seat 300, which helps to ensure the relative positional relationship between the two and facilitates linkage control. This design helps to simplify the equipment structure, reduce the space occupied, and make operation more convenient. Optionally, the center lines of the first spindle 220, the second spindle 230, and the turning tool 130 are located on the same horizontal plane and intersect vertically in sequence. The operator can complete the tool setting of the turning tool 130, the first spindle 220, and the second spindle 230 with the workpiece in the X0Z axis plane at one time. During processing, the operator can flexibly choose to use turning or choose which spindle to use for milling, which increases the processing flexibility. Thus, it is more convenient to switch to milling the outer peripheral wall of the workpiece, end face milling away from the chuck 110, and turning the outer peripheral wall of the workpiece. This allows for complex processing path planning to be realized in a smaller space, improving the diversity and efficiency of processing.
[0040] Refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3In some embodiments of this utility model, the second drive assembly 210 includes a drive motor 211 and a lifting seat 212. The drive motor 211 connects to and drives the lifting seat 212 to move along the Y-axis. The first spindle 220 and the second spindle 230 are both mounted on the lifting seat 212. Through the cooperative use of the drive motor 211 and the lifting seat 212, the first spindle 220 and the second spindle 230 can move precisely along the Y-axis, improving machining accuracy. The lifting seat 212 is mounted on one side of the connecting seat 300, and the cutting tool 130 is mounted on the other side of the connecting seat 300 via a tool holder. Further, in some embodiments of this utility model, the second drive assembly 210 includes a speed-increasing transmission component 213 and a linear transmission component 214. The drive motor 211, the speed-increasing transmission component 213, the linear transmission component 214, and the lifting seat 212 are sequentially connected. The combined use of the speed-increasing transmission component 213 and the linear transmission component 214 makes the movement in the Y-axis direction smoother and more controllable. Furthermore, by adjusting the transmission ratio through the speed-increasing transmission component 213, the spindle's movement speed can be optimized, improving processing efficiency. Specifically, the speed-increasing transmission component 213 includes a first synchronous pulley 2131, a second synchronous pulley 2132, and a synchronous belt 2133. The first synchronous pulley 2131 and the second synchronous pulley 2132 are connected by the synchronous belt 2133, ensuring smooth and accurate transmission and reducing energy loss during power transmission. The first synchronous pulley 2131 is fixedly connected to the drive shaft of the drive motor 211, and the second synchronous pulley 2132 is connected to the input end of the linear transmission component 214. The pitch circle diameter of the first synchronous pulley 2131 is larger than that of the second synchronous pulley 2132. This increases the rotational speed of the second synchronous pulley 2132, thereby increasing the movement speed of the lifting plate. Additionally, the linear transmission component 214 includes a screw 2141 and a screw block 2142. The lifting seat 212 is slidably mounted on the worktable 120 along the Y-axis direction. For example, the lifting seat 212 is fixedly connected to a slider, and the connecting seat 300 is fixedly connected to a guide rail arranged in the Y-axis direction, with the slider slidably mounted on the guide rail. The middle part of the screw block 2142 is threadedly connected to the screw 2141, and the outer wall of the screw block 2142 is fixedly connected to the lifting seat 212. The second synchronous pulley 2132 is fixedly connected to the end of the screw 2141 to drive the screw 2141 to rotate and thus drive the lifting seat 212 to move linearly. It is easy to understand that the threaded transmission connection between the screw 2141 and the screw block 2142 is simple, reliable, easy to implement, and reduces maintenance costs. By driving the screw 2141 to rotate through the drive motor 211, and then driving the linear motion of the lifting seat 212, the conversion from rotation to linear motion is realized.
[0041] Refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3In some embodiments of this utility model, the lifting seat 212 is provided with a first clamping groove 2121 and a second clamping groove 2122. A first spindle 220 passes through the first clamping groove 2121, and a second spindle 230 passes through the second clamping groove 2122. The lifting seat 212 is threadedly connected with a first screw and a second screw. The first screw drives the first clamping groove 2121 to contract, thereby clamping the outer wall of the first spindle 220; the second screw drives the second clamping groove 2122 to contract, thereby clamping the outer wall of the second spindle 230. It is easily understood that the clamping mechanism of the first and second screws ensures the stable installation of the first spindle 220 and the second spindle 230 in the lifting seat 212, avoiding displacement caused by vibration during processing. Furthermore, the adjustable clamping groove size allows for fine-tuning according to different spindle dimensions, improving the adaptability of the equipment and the processing quality. In addition, after the first screw loosens the first clamping groove 2121, the first spindle 220 can adjust its position along the center line of the first clamping groove 2121; after the second screw loosens the second clamping groove 2122, the second spindle 230 can adjust its position along the center line of the second clamping groove 2122; thus, it can quickly adapt to the processing requirements of workpieces of various specifications.
[0042] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, a chip removal groove 101 is provided on the lower side of the worktable 120, which helps to remove chips generated during processing in a timely manner, avoiding chip accumulation that affects processing quality and equipment operation. Furthermore, an effective chip removal system can reduce maintenance workload, extend equipment lifespan, and improve overall processing efficiency.
[0043] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A turning and milling machine, characterized in that, include: A lathe includes a chuck, a worktable, a first drive assembly, and a cutting tool. The chuck is used to clamp a workpiece and drive the workpiece to rotate above the worktable. The first drive assembly is connected to and drives the cutting tool to move along the X-axis of the worktable to adjust the feed rate to the workpiece, and drives the cutting tool to move along the Z-axis of the worktable to perform cutting on the outer peripheral wall of the workpiece. A milling assembly is connected to the worktable. The milling assembly includes a second drive assembly, a first spindle, and a second spindle. The first spindle and the second spindle are arranged along the X-axis and Z-axis, respectively. The second drive assembly connects to and drives the first spindle and the second spindle to move along the Y-axis direction of the worktable. One of the first spindle and the second spindle is used to perform milling operations on the workpiece.
2. The milling and turning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chuck has a fixing groove at its center for fixing one end of the workpiece. The fixing groove is square or cylindrical.
3. The milling and turning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The worktable is connected to a connecting seat, and the cutting tool and the milling assembly are respectively connected to both sides of the connecting seat.
4. The milling and turning machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The second drive assembly includes a drive motor and a lifting base. The drive motor is connected to and drives the lifting base to move along the Y-axis. Both the first spindle and the second spindle are mounted on the lifting base.
5. The milling and turning machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second drive assembly further includes a speed-increasing transmission component and a linear transmission component, wherein the drive motor, the speed-increasing transmission component, the linear transmission component, and the lifting seat are sequentially connected in a transmission manner.
6. The milling and turning machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The speed-increasing transmission component includes a first synchronous pulley, a second synchronous pulley, and a synchronous belt. The first synchronous pulley and the second synchronous pulley are connected by the synchronous belt. The first synchronous pulley is fixedly connected to the drive shaft of the drive motor. The second synchronous pulley is connected to the input end of the linear transmission component. The pitch circle diameter of the first synchronous pulley is larger than that of the second synchronous pulley.
7. The milling and turning machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The linear transmission component includes a screw and a screw block. The lifting seat is slidably disposed on the worktable along the Y-axis direction. The middle part of the screw block is threadedly connected to the screw. The outer wall of the screw block is fixedly connected to the lifting seat. The second synchronous pulley is fixedly connected to the end of the screw to drive the screw to rotate and drive the lifting seat to move linearly.
8. The milling and turning machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lifting seat is provided with a first pressing groove and a second pressing groove. The first main shaft passes through the first pressing groove, and the second main shaft passes through the second pressing groove. The lifting seat is threadedly connected with a first screw and a second screw. The first screw drives the first pressing groove to contract to press the outer wall of the first main shaft; the second screw drives the second pressing groove to contract to press the outer wall of the second main shaft.
9. The milling and turning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A chip removal groove is provided on the lower side of the workbench.