Swiss slitting lathes do have significant improvements in processing accuracy and efficiency compared with traditional lathes. Below, I will tell you in detail!

 

‌ 1. Processing accuracy ‌

The accuracy of Swiss slitting lathes can usually be controlled in three to four decimal places, that is, 0.001mm or even higher. This level of accuracy has been able to meet the needs of most high-precision machining, such as precision molds, aerospace parts and other manufacturing fields. The reason why it can achieve such high accuracy is inseparable from the following points:

machine tool accuracy ‌ : it is the basis of determining the machining accuracy. Modern Swiss slitting lathes ensure the machine tool accuracy through advanced manufacturing technology and precise assembly process.

‌ tool quality ‌ : high quality tools can maintain stable cutting performance and reduce machining errors.

‌ workpiece material ‌ : The hardness and toughness of the workpiece material will also have an impact on the machining accuracy.

‌ spindle and clamping part ‌ : In the machining process of the spindle and the workpiece clamping part, the chip tool has been playing an important role, which provides a strong guarantee for the constant machining accuracy.

The processing accuracy of traditional lathes is generally about IT8-IT7, and the surface roughness is 1.6-0.8μm, which is somewhat inferior in comparison.

 

‌ two, processing efficiency ‌

The Swiss slitting lathe uses a double-axis arrangement of tools, which greatly reduces the processing cycle time. By shortening the tool exchange time between the row tool and the opposite tool table, the overlapping function of multiple tool tables, the overlap of the effective shaft movement of threaded chips, and the direct spindle indexing function during the secondary machining are realized, thus the real empty travel time is greatly shortened.

 

In addition, the Swiss slitting lathe can also be equipped with an automatic feeding device to achieve fully automated production of a single machine tool, reducing labor costs and bad products in the production process, which is very suitable for the production of high-volume precision shaft parts.

 

Traditional lathes need to be processed by moving the tool, by rotating the spindle and moving the tool in all directions to achieve parts processing, processing efficiency and accuracy are relatively low. Moreover, if the product needs to be changed during the production process, the traditional lathe often needs to be stopped for comprehensive adjustment, which is time-consuming and laborious. Numerical control lathes (although we are asking about Swiss slitter lathes here, but the contrast between traditional lathes and numerical control lathes can also reflect the advantages of the machine) only need to change the program, which can effectively save time.

In summary, the advantages of Swiss slitting lathes in processing accuracy and efficiency are indeed very obvious. If you have any other questions about Swiss slitting lathes or want to know more about it, feel free to ask me!