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How to Select The Right Desktop CNC Milling Machine
Nowadays, in the market there are several desktop CNC milling machine manufacturers, brands offering machines of different features. However, when you are buying one for your business, you need to consider several factors. Some of them are as given below:
Firstly, you need to recognize the need for the desktop CNC milling machine in your business. With the rapid development of technology, the machine that fits the exact needs of your business today may become out of date in a few years. It is always beneficial to consider all aspects so that it can offer solution not only for the present time but also when your business expands. Opt for a machine that has advanced features.
Secondly, you need to check the efficiency of the machine. Since money is equivalent to time, you need to calculate the hourly output of the machine before buying one for your business.
Generally, the desktop CNC mill machines that perform high precision work are quite bulky and require lot of space. Transportation of such mill machines becomes difficult. So it is always advisable to opt for a machine that is lightweight, compact yet efficient. Such machines can save a lot of your time and space.
The machine you buy should be a worth investment. So, on the basis of your budget when you are deciding to buy a particular kind of mill machine, how much you will be able to do with your unit and how much you need to invest in case up gradation is required in future. It is always better to buy a desktop CNC milling machine that has advanced features and will save money in the long run.
There are machines available in the market that integrates all these features. Desktop CNC milling machines are a perfect solution for small scale production and intricate engravings for businesses of varied sizes.
I. Functional role
Slideways are the “track” between the guide rail and the moving parts. They convert the rotary (or linear) thrust of the servo motor into precise linear motion of the machine table, spindle box or turret, while withstanding cutting reaction forces, shocks and vibrations. Once the slideway fails, the positioning accuracy and surface quality of the whole machine will drop directly.
II. Common structure family
Linear ball slideway
Steel balls are in point contact with the raceway, low friction and fast response, suitable for high-speed and light-load Swiss-type lathes or vertical machining centers.
Linear roller slideway
Cylindrical rollers are in line contact with the raceway, high rigidity and large load capacity, the first choice for heavy-cutting equipment such as turn-mill centers and gantry five-face machines.
Dovetail slideway
Triangular interlocking surface, extremely strong lateral force resistance, often used in grinders or ultra-precision machining units that require micro-feed.
Hydrostatic/hydraulic slideway
Oil film supports moving parts, almost zero wear, used for mirror grinding or heavy-duty boring machines, but demanding on the oil supply system.
On September 3, 2025, China solemnly commemorated the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Behind the pageantry that displayed national strength and a commitment to peace, countless Chinese manufacturers are injecting their craftsmanship and cooperative spirit into the global economy. JSWAY CNC COMPANY is one of them, answering the call for peace and development in its own way.
For two decades JSWAY has focused on high-configuration, high-precision, high-speed CNC lathes and Swiss-type lathes. Products now reach more than thirty countries and regions, illustrating the principle of “peace through development, excellence through quality.”
True high-end manufacturing is not only technological breakthrough but also stability of quality. JSWAY’s plant houses about forty thousand square metres of floor space, producing Swiss-type lathes, turn-mill centres, gang-tool lathes and turret lathes. Critical components are machined on horizontal machining centres, gantry-type five-face machining centres and precision grinders, ensuring consistent accuracy.
An engineering data centre and joint laboratory use laser interferometers, eddy-current displacement testers, wireless rotary axis calibrators, high-precision digital temperature sensors and real-time machine-error compensation systems to upgrade products continuously.