Ram of numerical control gantry machining center

By designing a three-dimensional grid-like support frame and connecting components in the slide of a CNC gantry milling machine, the problems of insufficient rigidity and fixed dimensions of the slide are solved, achieving high rigidity and adjustable length, thus improving the machining performance of the CNC gantry milling machine.

CN224254736UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19SHANGHAI GUSHU CNC TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI GUSHU CNC TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-19
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

The existing CNC gantry milling machine ram has insufficient rigidity, which makes it prone to large deformation during high torque cutting. In addition, the traditional ram has a fixed size and cannot be adjusted in length according to usage requirements.

Method used

A slide ram for a CNC gantry machining center was designed. It adopts a combination of rectangular reinforcing rib seats and reinforcing rib plates to form a three-dimensional grid support frame. The length can be adjusted through connecting components to enhance rigidity and torsional resistance. Damping alloy layers and titanium nitride coatings are used to improve structural stability.

Benefits of technology

It improves the overall bending and torsional stiffness of the ram, avoids fatigue fracture caused by resonance, enhances the rigidity and practicality of the ram, and allows the length to be adjusted according to needs, thereby improving the machining accuracy and efficiency of the machine tool.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of rams, and discloses a numerical control gantry machining center ram which comprises a ram body. According to the ram of the numerical control gantry machining center, through the arrangement of the reinforcing assembly and the combined design of a rectangular reinforcing rib base, first reinforcing rib plates and second reinforcing rib plates, a three-dimensional latticed supporting frame is formed in the ram, the first reinforcing rib plates are distributed along the top, the bottom and the two sides of the ram, and the section of the ram is divided into a plurality of closed cavities; the eight second reinforcing rib plates are distributed in an annular radiation mode with the reinforcing column as the center, torsion deformation caused by cutting force is effectively resisted, the torsional rigidity can be obviously improved compared with a traditional single-layer rib plate structure, fatigue fracture caused by resonance of a rigid structure can be avoided through the arrangement of the damping alloy layer, and the service life of the rigid structure is prolonged. And the arrangement of the titanium nitride coating can reduce the fretting wear of the surface of the second reinforcing rib plate, so that the ram has higher rigidity performance, and the practicability of the device is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of slide technology, specifically a slide for a CNC gantry machining center. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of my country's machinery industry, the application of CNC gantry milling machines is becoming more and more widespread. At the same time, higher and stricter requirements are being placed on the precision of machine tools. The ram is a key functional component of CNC gantry milling machines. Its structure directly determines the rigidity and dynamic characteristics of the ram. A reasonable ram structure can have better rigidity and dynamic characteristics, thereby affecting the overall performance of the machine tool.

[0003] Conventional gantry machining center slides lack rigidity and are prone to significant deformation during high-torque cutting. Furthermore, traditional slide dimensions are mostly fixed and cannot be adjusted according to usage requirements. Therefore, a new type of slide for CNC gantry machining centers is proposed to address these technical issues. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a slide for a CNC gantry machining center, which has advantages such as strong rigidity and adjustable length according to usage requirements. This solves the problems of insufficient rigidity of slides in general gantry machine tools, which easily leads to large deformation during high-torque cutting. Furthermore, the dimensions of traditional slides are mostly fixed and cannot be adjusted according to usage requirements.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the aforementioned purpose of having strong rigidity and being able to adjust the length according to usage requirements, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a slide ram for a CNC gantry machining center, comprising a slide ram, wherein the left and right side walls of the slide ram are provided with first connecting grooves, the left and right side walls of the slide ram are provided with second connecting grooves located behind the first connecting grooves, the inner wall of the slide ram is provided with reinforcing components, the rear side of the inner wall of each of the two first connecting grooves is provided with a connecting component extending to the front side of the slide ram, and the rear side of the inner wall of each of the two second connecting grooves is provided with threaded through holes opened on the slide ram;

[0008] The reinforcing assembly includes a rectangular reinforcing rib seat and a reinforcing column. The rectangular reinforcing rib seat is located inside the slide block. The top, bottom, and left and right sides of the rectangular reinforcing rib seat are provided with first reinforcing rib plates that are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the slide block. The reinforcing column is located inside the rectangular reinforcing rib seat. The outside of the reinforcing column is provided with eight second reinforcing rib plates that are distributed in a ring at equal intervals. The side of the eight second reinforcing rib plates away from the reinforcing column is connected to the inner wall of the rectangular reinforcing rib seat.

[0009] The connecting assembly includes a connecting threaded shaft. Each of the two first connecting grooves has a connecting threaded shaft extending to the front side of the slide at one end on its rear inner wall. Each of the two connecting threaded shafts has a limit nut on its exterior.

[0010] Preferably, a damping alloy layer is provided between the rectangular reinforcing rib seat and the inner wall of the slide block. The damping alloy layer is composed of Mn-Cu-Ni-Fe and has a thickness of 2-4 mm.

[0011] Preferably, the surface of the second reinforcing rib is coated with a titanium nitride coating with a thickness of 8-12 μm.

[0012] Preferably, the connecting threaded shaft is fixedly connected to the outer wall inside the first connecting groove with an anti-slip sleeve.

[0013] Preferably, both of the connecting threaded shafts are fitted with a gasket located between the limiting nut and the slide.

[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a slide for a CNC gantry machining center, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. The slide of this CNC gantry machining center, through the setting of a reinforcing component, is designed with a combination of rectangular reinforcing rib seats, first reinforcing rib plates, and second reinforcing rib plates, forming a three-dimensional grid-like support frame inside the slide. The first reinforcing rib plates are distributed along the top, bottom, and sides of the slide, dividing the slide cross-section into multiple closed cavities, thereby effectively improving the overall bending stiffness. The eight second reinforcing rib plates are distributed radially in a ring around the reinforcing column, effectively resisting torsional deformation caused by cutting forces. The torsional stiffness is significantly improved compared to the traditional single-layer rib plate structure. The setting of the damping alloy layer can avoid fatigue fracture caused by resonance in the rigid structure. The setting of the titanium nitride coating can reduce fretting wear on the surface of the second reinforcing rib plates, thereby giving the slide strong rigidity and improving the practicality of the device.

[0017] 2. The slide of this CNC gantry machining center, by setting up a connecting assembly, firstly, unscrew the limit nuts and washers on the two connecting threaded shafts on the outside of the first slide. Then, align the two connecting threaded shafts on the front side of the first slide with the threaded through holes on the rear side of the second slide. Rotate the two connecting threaded shafts through the two threaded through holes until the two connecting threaded shafts are screwed into the interior of the second connecting groove. Finally, screw the limit nuts and washers onto the two connecting threaded shafts. Thus, the length can be adjusted according to the usage requirements, further improving the practicality of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.

[0021] In the figure: 1. Slide; 2. First connecting groove; 3. Second connecting groove; 4. Reinforcing assembly; 41. Rectangular reinforcing rib seat; 42. First reinforcing rib plate; 43. Reinforcing column; 44. Second reinforcing rib plate; 5. Connecting assembly; 51. Connecting threaded shaft; 52. Limiting nut; 6. Threaded through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-3 A CNC gantry machining center ram includes a ram 1. First connecting grooves 2 are formed on both the left and right side walls of the ram 1. Second connecting grooves 3 are formed on both the left and right side walls of the ram 1, located behind the first connecting grooves 2. A reinforcing assembly 4 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the ram 1. The reinforcing assembly 4 includes a rectangular reinforcing rib seat 41 and a reinforcing column 43. The rectangular reinforcing rib seat 41 is located inside the ram 1. A damping alloy layer is provided between the rectangular reinforcing rib seat 41 and the inner wall of the ram 1. The damping alloy layer has a composition of Mn-Cu-Ni-Fe and a thickness of [missing information]. The top, bottom, left and right sides of the rectangular reinforcing rib seat 41 are fixedly connected to the first reinforcing rib plate 42, which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the slide block 1. The reinforcing column 43 is located inside the rectangular reinforcing rib seat 41. Eight second reinforcing rib plates 44 are fixedly connected to the outside of the reinforcing column 43 and are distributed in a ring at equal intervals. The surface of the second reinforcing rib plate 44 is coated with a titanium nitride coating with a coating thickness of 8-12μm. The side of the eight second reinforcing rib plates 44 away from the reinforcing column 43 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rectangular reinforcing rib seat 41.

[0024] The inner rear sides of the inner walls of the two first connecting grooves 2 are rotatably connected to a connecting component 5 extending to the front side of the slide ram 1. The inner rear sides of the inner walls of the two second connecting grooves 3 are connected to threaded through holes 6 opened on the slide ram 1. The connecting component 5 includes a connecting threaded shaft 51. The inner rear sides of the inner walls of the two first connecting grooves 2 are rotatably connected to a connecting threaded shaft 51 extending to the front side of the slide ram 1. The outer side of the connecting threaded shaft 51 located inside the first connecting groove 2 is fixedly connected to an anti-slip sleeve. The outer sides of the two connecting threaded shafts 51 are threadedly connected to a limit nut 52. The outer sides of the two connecting threaded shafts 51 are fitted with a gasket located between the limit nut 52 and the slide ram 1.

[0025] It is worth noting that the standard parts used in this application can all be purchased from the market, and the specific connection methods of each part are all connected by conventional means such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. Furthermore, the machinery, parts, and equipment all adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art. The contents not described in detail in the description belong to the prior art known to those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0026] In summary, the slide of this CNC gantry machining center, through the setting of the reinforcing component 4, which is a combination of rectangular reinforcing rib seat 41, first reinforcing rib plate 42, and second reinforcing rib plate 44, forms a three-dimensional grid-like support frame inside the slide 1. The first reinforcing rib plate 42 is distributed along the top, bottom, and sides of the slide, dividing the slide cross-section into multiple closed cavities, thereby effectively improving the overall bending stiffness. The eight second reinforcing rib plates 44 are radially distributed in a ring around the reinforcing column 43, effectively resisting torsional deformation caused by cutting force. The torsional stiffness is significantly improved compared to the traditional single-layer rib plate structure. The setting of the damping alloy layer can avoid fatigue fracture caused by resonance in the rigid structure, and the setting of the titanium nitride coating can reduce fretting wear on the surface of the second reinforcing rib plate 44, thus giving the slide 1 strong rigidity performance. This improves the practicality of the device. By setting the connecting component 5, firstly, the limiting nuts 52 and washers on the two connecting threaded shafts 51 on the outside of the first slide 1 are unscrewed. Then, the two connecting threaded shafts 51 on the front side of the first slide 1 are aligned with the threaded through holes 6 on the rear side of the second slide 1. The two connecting threaded shafts 51 are rotated to pass through the two threaded through holes 6 until the two connecting threaded shafts 51 are screwed into the interior of the second connecting groove 3. Finally, the limiting nuts 52 and washers are screwed onto the two connecting threaded shafts 51. Thus, the length can be adjusted according to the usage requirements, further improving the practicality of the device. This solves the problem that the rigidity of the slides of general gantry machine tools is insufficient, and large deformation is easily generated during high torque cutting. Secondly, the traditional slide dimensions are mostly fixed and cannot be adjusted according to the usage requirements.

[0027] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0028] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A slide ram for a CNC gantry machining center, comprising a slide ram (1), characterized in that: The left and right sides of the slide (1) are provided with first connecting grooves (2), the left and right sides of the slide (1) are provided with second connecting grooves (3) located behind the first connecting grooves (2), the inner wall of the slide (1) is provided with reinforcing components (4), the inner walls of the two first connecting grooves (2) are provided with connecting components (5) extending to the front of the slide (1) at one end, and the inner walls of the two second connecting grooves (3) are provided with threaded through holes (6) opened on the slide (1). The reinforcing component (4) includes a rectangular reinforcing rib seat (41) and a reinforcing column (43). The rectangular reinforcing rib seat (41) is located inside the slide (1). The top, bottom and left and right sides of the rectangular reinforcing rib seat (41) are provided with first reinforcing rib plates (42) that are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the slide (1). The reinforcing column (43) is located inside the rectangular reinforcing rib seat (41). The outside of the reinforcing column (43) is provided with eight second reinforcing rib plates (44) that are distributed in a ring at equal intervals. The side of the eight second reinforcing rib plates (44) away from the reinforcing column (43) is connected to the inner wall of the rectangular reinforcing rib seat (41). The connecting assembly (5) includes a connecting threaded shaft (51). The inner wall rear side of each of the two first connecting grooves (2) is provided with a connecting threaded shaft (51) extending to the front side of the slide (1). The outer side of each of the two connecting threaded shafts (51) is provided with a limit nut (52).

2. The slide of a CNC gantry machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: A damping alloy layer is provided between the rectangular reinforcing rib seat (41) and the inner wall of the slide (1). The damping alloy layer is composed of Mn-Cu-Ni-Fe and has a thickness of 2-4mm.

3. The slide of a CNC gantry machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the second reinforcing rib (44) is coated with a titanium nitride coating with a thickness of 8-12 μm.

4. The slide of a CNC gantry machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting threaded shaft (51) is fixedly connected to the outer wall inside the first connecting groove (2) with an anti-slip sleeve.

5. The slide of a CNC gantry machining center according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both of the connecting threaded shafts (51) are fitted with gaskets located between the limiting nut (52) and the slide (1).