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Slant bed CNC lathes are widely used in modern manufacturing due to their high precision, efficiency, and automation advantages. The significant differences in the physical and chemical properties of various materials require targeted adjustments in machining parameters, tool selection, and processing strategies. Understanding these differences is key to ensuring machining quality and efficiency.
Steel is the most common material processed by slant bed CNC lathes. Ordinary carbon steel has moderate hardness and good machinability, typically machined with high-speed steel or carbide tools. Larger turning depths and feed rates are used, combined with emulsified turning fluids to effectively reduce turning temperature and minimize tool wear.
High-strength alloy steels have greater hardness and strength, increasing machining difficulty. Ceramic or cubic boron nitride (CBN) tools are required, with reduced turning speeds and increased turning fluid supply to prevent tool wear and workpiece burning. Additionally, the lathe must have higher rigidity and stability to withstand larger turning forces and ensure machining quality.
Aluminum alloys are soft with low turning forces but prone to built-up edge formation, affecting surface finish. Sharp carbide tools with larger rake angles are used to reduce turning resistance and heat. Higher turning speeds and lower feed rates promote chip evacuation and prevent built-up edges.
Low-viscosity kerosene-based turning fluids enhance lubrication and prevent surface scratches. Due to aluminum’s high thermal expansion coefficient, strict control of turning temperature during machining is necessary to maintain dimensional accuracy.
Stainless steel has high strength and toughness, resulting in high turning forces and temperatures. Chips are difficult to break and tend to entangle tools, affecting quality. Wear-resistant and anti-adhesion tools such as cobalt high-speed steel or coated carbide tools are used.
turning speeds are reduced while feed rates are increased to facilitate chip breaking and evacuation. Ample cooling and lubrication fluids are applied to lower turning temperatures and reduce tool wear. Continuous turning is essential to avoid work hardening that negatively impacts subsequent machining.
Titanium alloys have high strength, hardness, and chemical reactivity, causing severe tool wear due to chemical reactions with tool materials. Special coated carbide or diamond tools are necessary. Small turning depths and feed rates are used, along with abundant turning fluids for cooling and lubrication to prevent adhesion and overheating.
Titanium’s low elastic modulus makes it prone to vibration, demanding high rigidity and stability from the CNC lathe. Vibration damping measures may be required to ensure machining accuracy and surface quality.
Significant differences exist in machining processes for various materials. Proper adjustment of turning parameters, tool types, and machining strategies can maximize the performance of slant bed CNC lathes. Optimizing turning speed, feed rate, and depth of cut, combined with appropriate cooling and lubrication, ensures stable and efficient machining.
Key process adjustments in slant bed CNC lathe machining of different materials are essential for achieving high-quality and efficient production. OTURN, with extensive industry experience and technical expertise, is committed to providing customers with high-rigidity, high-precision, and intelligent slant bed CNC lathe solutions. We not only offer outstanding equipment performance but also tailor machining solutions to meet customer needs, helping enterprises improve production efficiency and product quality.
