The chassis system integration of new energy vehicles has been significantly improved, and CNC machining centers have shown unique advantages in the manufacturing of key components such as subframes and battery trays. The 6061-T6 aluminum alloy control arm used in Tesla's integrated die-cast body is precisely processed with a topology optimized structure through a high-speed CNC milling center, achieving a 35% weight reduction while maintaining a tensile strength of 520MPa. The Bosch electronic steering gear housing uses a vertical machining center with a compound angle milling head, which can complete the entire process of processing including the worm gear cavity and sensor mounting surface at 18 stations, with a position toleranc.
CNC machining centers play a key role in multiple industries with their high precision, high efficiency and versatility. The following are its main application areas and typical cases:
1. Automobile manufacturing industry
Core component processing
It is used for processing precision parts such as engine blocks, crankshafts, gearbox housings, and chassis components. It is especially good at high-precision cutting of complex curved surfaces.
New energy vehicle field
Processing of battery module structural parts, electric drive system casing, etc. to meet lightweight design requirements. For example, the 6061-T6 aluminum alloy control arm used in Tesla's integrated die-cast body is precisely processed with a topology optimized structure through a high-speed CNC milling center, achieving a 35% weight reduction while maintaining a tensile strength of 520MPa.
2. Aerospace field
Aircraft structural parts
Processing large and complex parts such as aircraft wing spars and fuselage frames, and achieving precision processing of high-strength alloy materials through multi-axis linkage.
Engine parts
Manufacture high-temperature components such as turbine blades and combustion chambers, and use graphite processing technology to produce high-temperature heat-resistant sheets.
3. Electronic/electrical appliance industry
Precision electrode manufacturing
Graphite materials are used to process microporous electrodes for mobile phones, computers and other electronic products to ensure conductivity and heat dissipation performance.
Semiconductor equipment components
Processing of ultra-high-precision metal parts such as wafer carriers and vacuum chambers.
4. Energy equipment field
Nuclear power equipment
Processing of reactor pressure vessel sealing surfaces, pump bodies and other key components to meet nuclear safety standards.
Wind power equipment
Manufacturing of large castings such as gearbox housings and wheel hubs, with an accuracy up to IT6 level.
5. Machinery and mold manufacturing
Complex box parts
For example, machine tool spindle boxes, hydraulic valve bodies, etc. can complete multi-process processing in one clamping to reduce positioning errors.
Precision mold processing
It is used for five-axis simultaneous processing of complex curved surfaces such as injection mold cavities and die-casting mold runners.
6. Rail transit and shipbuilding industry
Train parts
Processing wheels, axles, brake discs, etc. to ensure high-speed operation stability.
Ship power system
Manufacture of corrosion-resistant parts such as diesel engine crankcases and propeller blades.
7. Medical and precision instruments
Implant processing
Micron-level precision manufacturing of titanium alloy bone joints and dental implants.
Optical instrument components
Processing of ultra-smooth surface parts such as spectrometer bases and laser mirrors.
Expand application scenarios
● Special-shaped parts processing: irregularly shaped workpieces such as art sculptures and bionic structural parts.
● New material processing: drilling and contour forming of carbon fiber composites, ceramics and other special materials.
It can be seen from the above applications that CNC machining centers have become universal core equipment in modern manufacturing industries. Different industries can choose vertical, horizontal or gantry processing according to their needs.