Turn-Mill Machining And Mold Manufacturing

The combined processing technology of turning and milling is showing increasingly broad application prospects in the field of mold manufacturing.

In the processing of complex cavity molds, the turning milling composite technology completes multiple processes such as turning, milling, and drilling through a single clamping, effectively avoiding cumulative errors caused by multiple clamping. Especially for the manufacturing of precision injection molds and die-casting molds, the five axis linkage turning milling composite center can perfectly cope with the processing challenges of complex geometric features such as deep cavities and narrow grooves, and can shorten the manufacturing cycle by more than 40% compared to traditional processes.

The processing of conformal cooling molds best reflects the innovative value of turning milling composite technology. The traditional process requires separate processing of the mold core and cooling water channel before assembly, while modern turning and milling composite equipment can directly process three-dimensional twisted conformal cooling channels on the mold blank. This integrated processing method improves cooling efficiency by 50% and completely solves the leakage risk of traditional splicing molds.

The field of micro mold processing is becoming a new battlefield for turning milling composite technology. The cavity size of precision molds such as micro connectors and optical lenses is often in the sub millimeter range. With its ultra-high speed spindle and nanoscale interpolation function, the turning and milling composite equipment can complete fine turning and micro milling composite processing in an area with a diameter of 0.1mm. This precision machining capability increases the lifespan of molds by 3-5 times, especially suitable for the manufacturing needs of high-end molds such as medical devices and electronic connectors.

The promotion of the green manufacturing concept has made the combination of turning and milling technology shine in the field of mold repair. Traditional mold repair requires disassembly and transportation to different equipment for processing, while modern turning and milling composite centers can complete the entire process of milling removal, laser cladding remanufacturing, and precision machining of worn parts on site, increasing repair efficiency by more than 60%. Especially for the partial repair of large automotive molds, this integrated processing method can save 90% of transportation costs and downtime.

In the future, with the integration of artificial intelligence technology, the combination of turning and milling will further empower intelligent manufacturing of molds. By optimizing machining parameters through machine learning algorithms and combining with digital twin technology for virtual debugging, the turning and milling composite equipment will be able to autonomously adapt to the cutting characteristics of different mold materials, automatically compensate for dimensional deviations caused by tool wear, and ultimately achieve "unmanned" precision manufacturing of mold processing. This technological evolution will not only change the production mode of the mold workshop, but also redefine the quality standards and delivery system of the entire mold manufacturing industry.