Lateral Processing Machine Layout for Axis Parallelism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional horizontal drilling machines face difficulties in achieving parallelism between the X, Y, and Z axes and the workpiece, limiting their precision and effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
A lateral processing machine design featuring upper and lower beams with X guides, moving columns with Y guides, and processing units, along with a control device to synchronize motor rotations, allowing for improved alignment and movement of processing units across multiple axes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a conventional box-shaped frame structure is used, then structural strength is maintained, but manufacturing precision and parallelism between axes are difficult to achieve
Solution Approach 1:
The machine tool is divided into modular components: a base, a moving column assembly, and a processing unit assembly. The moving column is separated from the processing unit, allowing independent positioning and adjustment. This segmentation enables precise alignment of the X, Y, and Z axes with the workpiece while simplifying the overall frame structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a vertical Y-axis dimension by implementing a moving column that travels vertically on the base, while the processing unit moves horizontally on the moving column. This dimensional separation allows for improved parallelism between axes by establishing clear reference planes in different spatial dimensions.
2Weight of moving object
If traditional rigid frame structures are used, then stability is maintained, but weight reduction is achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a lightweight base structure with integrated guide rails and a moving column design that eliminates the need for heavy traditional frame structures. The structure uses optimized thin-walled components and strategic reinforcement only where mechanically necessary, achieving weight reduction while maintaining structural stability through intelligent design rather than brute-force material usage.
3Productivity
If multiple processing units are added, then productivity increases, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The processing unit is designed as a universal module that can perform multiple operations (milling, drilling, tapping) through interchangeable tools or attachments. The moving column and base structure are designed to accommodate multiple processing units or tooling options, enabling increased productivity through multi-functionality rather than adding separate dedicated machines for each operation.
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AI summary
Provided is a lightweight lateral processing machine which is easy to increase the parallelism between the X axis, the Y axis, and the Z axis and the workpiece. The lateral processing machine (10), including: an upper beam (13) and a lower beam (15) extending in an X direction; an upper X guide (211) extending in the X direction; a lower X guide (212) extending in the X direction; a first moving column (191) including, a first connection block (19d1) disposed on the upper X guide (211) to move in the X direction, a second connection block (19d2) disposed on the lower X guide (212) to move in the X direction, and a first column portion (19e1) connecting the first connection block (19d1) and the second connection block (19d2); a pair of first Y guides (271) each extending in the Y direction; a first Y table (251) movable in the Y direction; and a first processing unit (351) detachably attached to the first Y table (251) and including, a first ram (35b1) movable in a Z direction, and a first spindle (35c1) supported by the first ram (35b1).