Top 10 Machining Center Brand & Manufacturers
This section provides a list of the top 10 Machining Center manufacturers, Website links, company profile, locations is provided for each company. Also provides a detailed product description of the Machining Center, including product introduction, history, purpose, principle, characteristics, types, usage and purchase precautions, etc.
Manufacturers （Ranking in no particular order）
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Yamazaki Mazak (China) Co., Ltd.Address: No. 5131, Jindu Road, Minhang District, ShanghaiCompany website: https://www.mazak.com/us-en/Company OverviewYamazaki Mazak is one of the earliest companies in the Japanese machine tool industry to start overseas production. Since the first factory in the United States was established in 1974, multiple production bases have been established in the United Kingdom, Singapore, and China. It is one of the few companies among machine tool manufacturers that has established a global production system. Since its establishment, Mazak has promoted globalization by actively expanding production and support bases, and continues to contribute to the development of customers and manufacturing industries around the world by providing high-quality products and technologies. It is Mazak's mission as a machine tool manufacturer to contribute to society and make people's lives more colorful. At present, the manufacturing industry is facing various problems such as labor shortages. Mazak will use advanced technologies such as IoT and AI to accelerate the development of new products and services, and provide customers with solutions that promote automation and smarter production sites. Yamazaki Mazak (China) Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary established in China by Yamazaki Mazak Co., Ltd. of Japan. It is fully responsible for Mazak's R&D, production, sales and services in the Chinese market. Through long-term investment, a comprehensive customer support system covering production, sales, engineering technology, after-sales service and spare parts support has been established, mainly including a comprehensive after-sales service facility integrating spare parts, training and services - Yamazaki Mazak China Spare Parts Center; 2 advanced intelligent networked factories - Ningxia Little Giant Machine Tool Co., Ltd. (2000) and Yamazaki Mazak Machine Tool (Liaoning) Co., Ltd. (2013); 3 technical centers integrating display, spare parts, training and technical support in Shanghai (2008), Guangzhou and Dalian (2010); 4 technical service centers in Beijing, Chongqing, Suzhou and Hangzhou and sales outlets across the country.
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DMG MORI Machine Tools Trading Co., Ltd.Address: No. 178, Yindu West Road, Songjiang District, ShanghaiCompany website: https://event.dmgmori.com/en/Company OverviewDMG MORI AG is a global cutting-edge machine tool manufacturer, formed by the integration of two world-renowned machine tool brands, DMG DMG of Germany and MORI SEIKI of Japan. The integration of the DMG MORI brand optimizes the rich machine tool manufacturing experience and products of the two companies, covering turning, milling, ultrasonic processing, laser processing, additive manufacturing, etc., directly serving more than 100,000 customers in important industries such as aerospace, automobile manufacturing, mold manufacturing, medical devices and semiconductors, providing them with comprehensive advanced technologies; it also provides customers with suitable auxiliary products in one stop with the help of the "DMG MORI Certified Products" (DMQP) partner project, and provides machine tool full life cycle services, covering a series of training, repairs, maintenance and spare parts. DMG MORI's high-precision machine tools and sustainable technologies are the starting point of the global value chain; fully integrated automation and end-to-end digital solutions continue to enrich the company's core business - turning centers and milling centers, advanced processing technologies and additive manufacturing machines; modular products allow users to easily, quickly and scalably achieve digital production and end-to-end digitalization. DMG MORI has operating organizations, 16 factories, and 111 sales and service outlets in more than 80 countries around the world, actively promoting automation, digitalization, and sustainable development. DMG MORI China is headquartered in Shanghai, with 7 branches across China's industrial centers, providing customers with high-quality products and solutions, including customer service and technical support to users to keep machine tools working efficiently. China's localized factory is located in Tianjin, mainly producing NHC horizontal machining centers, CMX Vc vertical machining centers, and LPP, CPP, and RPS flexible automation production lines, and continuously improving sales and service quality. No matter what specific application or workpiece the customer requires, the company can provide them with comprehensive solutions to ensure high performance, as well as exclusive services and support.
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Makino Machine Tool (China) Co., Ltd.Address: No. 2, Muye Road, Yushan Town, Suzhou City, Jiangsu ProvinceCompany website: https://www.makino.com.sg/en-us/Company OverviewIn 1930, Tsunezo Makino established his first machine shop in Tokyo, Japan. Nearly a century later, Tokyo is still the global headquarters of Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd. From the Tokyo headquarters, Makino sells machinery, tools and solutions throughout Japan, China, South Korea and Taiwan. Makino Tokyo R&D department commercializes horizontal machining centers. As an industry leader in the development and innovation of machinery and systems, Makino is always committed to meeting the challenges of the future. Today, Makino products are sold in 41 countries or regions around the world. As an industry leader in mechanical design and digital innovation, Makino has launched disruptive solutions with outstanding performance. Makino produces the world's most accurate and high-quality metal cutting and EDM machine tools, including horizontal machining centers, vertical machining centers, 5-axis machining centers, graphite machining centers, and wire EDM machines and sinker EDM machines.
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Okuma Machinery (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.Address: No. 8, Lane 2915, Huaning Road, Xinzhuang Industrial Zone, Minhang District, ShanghaiCompany website: https://www.okuma.com/Company OverviewOKUMA is a comprehensive machine tool manufacturer that supports global production sites. It produces lathes, Japanese machine tools, CNC lathes, compound turning and milling machining centers, vertical machining centers, horizontal machining centers, compound processing machines, grinders, as well as CNC devices and peripheral equipment. It provides products and services for many industries such as camera lenses, smartphones, molds, automobiles, medical equipment, aircraft, ships, wind and solar power generation, etc.
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Youjia International CNC Machine Tool Co., Ltd.Address: No. 120, Shixin North Road, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang ProvinceCompany website: https://www.fairfriend.com/Company OverviewFriend International CNC Machine Tool Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Friend International") was established in 2021. Friend International was formed through global reorganization, integrating the lifelong efforts of its founder, Mr. Zhu Zhiyang, and integrating machine tool companies that have been in operation for more than 40 years. Friend International covers nearly 20 well-known brands in the industry, has 21 production bases in Europe, America and Asia, and has more than 4,000 industry employees by the end of 2021. The machine tools produced serve multiple downstream fields such as automobiles, aerospace, rail transportation, shipbuilding and new energy. Friend International is deeply involved in the precision machining industry, providing customers with one-stop services for high-precision machine tools and automation systems from innovative design, independent processing and production to advanced automated whole production and whole line solutions. While ensuring machining accuracy, it maximizes production efficiency for customers. Friend International is also a pioneer in digital production in the era of Industry 4.0. From planning, commissioning, production to maintenance and service, it improves production efficiency through modular systems, builds industrial visualization and perceptible business, realizes the ingenious integration of industrial engineering and information technology, and provides lower-carbon, safer and more efficient smart factory solutions for modern production in the era of Industry 4.0.
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Shenyang Machine Tool Co., Ltd.Address: No. 17A, Kaifa Road, Liaoning Economic and Technological Development ZoneCompany website: http://www.smtcl.com/Company OverviewShenyang Machine Tool Co., Ltd. was established in May 1993 and was jointly initiated by the former Shenyang No. 1 Machine Tool Plant, Sino-Czech Friendship Plant, and Shenyang No. 3 Machine Tool Plant. The company has always been a key machine tool enterprise that the country has focused on building and developing. It was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 1996 (stock code 000410) and is one of the early listed companies in China's machine tool industry. The company joined China General Technology (Group) Holding Co., Ltd. in 2019, changing from a "local team" to a "national team". As an important state-owned backbone enterprise directly managed by the central government, China General Technology (Group) Holding Co., Ltd., based on national strategic needs and its own development foundation, puts strengthening and optimizing the machine tool industry at the top of the group's development strategy and takes up the banner of revitalizing my country's machine tool industry. The company's main business includes machinery and equipment manufacturing, processing, leasing, domestic general commercial trade and import and export trade. The main products include horizontal machining centers, vertical machining centers, horizontal CNC lathes, vertical CNC lathes, industry-specific machines, etc., totaling 8 categories and more than 20 series of products. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, the company's scientific and technological innovation system will serve the national strategy and achieve high-quality development of the company. It will focus on the "intelligence", "efficiency" and "automation" of products, solve core key technical problems, and strive to launch a batch of high-end products and break through a number of core components to continuously strengthen value creation for customers. The company serves the development needs of customers with 17 strategic core products; upgrades 35 existing products to meet the needs of the mid-to-high-end market and achieve continuous upgrading of the existing product structure; deeply cultivates the automotive industry, develops 19 industry-specific aircraft, and strives to achieve full coverage of industry segmented parts processing solutions, becoming an internationally renowned complete set of solutions service provider for the automotive industry.
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Dalian Machine Tool Co., Ltd. of General Technology GroupAddress: No. 100, Liaohe East Road, ShuangD Port, Liaoning Development ZoneCompany website: http://www.dmtg.com/enCompany OverviewGeneral Technology Group Dalian Machine Tool Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "General Technology Dalian Machine Tool") was established in April 2019 and is affiliated to China General Technology Group, an important state-owned backbone enterprise. Formerly known as Dalian Machine Tool Group Co., Ltd., it is the Laughing Lion Arhat among the Eighteen Arhats in the machine tool industry of New China. General Technology Dalian Machine Tool has built two modern industrial bases covering an area of 1.1 million square meters in Dalian Shuangdang Port and Wafangdian, integrating the research and development and manufacturing of CNC machine tools, flexible manufacturing systems and complete sets of automation technology and equipment, as well as the industrialization of functional components. The existing equipment includes nearly 2,500 "guan, large, precise, and rare" equipment, and more than 80 valid patents. It provides high-quality products, services and comprehensive solutions to more than 100 countries and regions in the world in the fields of automobiles, rail transportation, construction machinery, petroleum machinery, mining and metallurgy, communication equipment, vocational education and other industries. Since its establishment, under the strong leadership of the Party Group of General Technology Group and the Party Committee of General Technology Machine Tool Company, the overall leadership of the Party has taken root in General Technology Dalian Machine Tool; the development strategy has become clearer and more focused, focusing on the four major product positionings of intelligent manufacturing units and intelligent production lines, machining center product series, lathe product series, and key functional components; in 2022, the scale of the company's main production and operation indicators has increased by nearly 4 times compared with the initial stage of the establishment of the reorganization; scientific research has achieved fruitful results, and a total of 12 major scientific and technological projects at the national, provincial, and group levels have been undertaken; reforms have been continuously deepened, management efficiency has been optimized and improved, and employee remuneration has increased significantly. It has written a wonderful chapter of General Technology Dalian Machine Tool with pattern, weight, and texture. Forge ahead on a new journey and make contributions to the new era. General Technology Dalian Machine Tool will continue to focus on its main responsibilities and businesses, give full play to its resource advantages, tap its potential, strive to expand both domestic and international markets, continuously improve its core competitiveness, use reform and innovation to drive the company's high-quality development, work hard to solve import substitution and bottleneck problems, meet the requirements of serving the country's strategic mission, unswervingly fulfill the mission and responsibility of central enterprises, follow the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, write a new chapter of high-quality development with practical work and achievements, strive to become a world-class machine tool company with global competitiveness, and make new and greater contributions to the revitalization of China's machine tool industry!
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Beijing Beiyi Machine Tool Co., Ltd.Address: No. 16 Shuanghe Street, Linhe Industrial Development Zone, Shunyi District, BeijingCompany website: https://www.byjc.com.cn/Company OverviewBeijing Beiyi Machine Tool Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Beiyi Machine Tool") is a state-owned high-end CNC machine tool intelligent and integrated manufacturing and service provider. At present, the company's headquarters is located in the Shunyi Park of Zhongguancun Science Park, and it has many subsidiaries, including Waldrich Coburg Machine Tool Co., Ltd. in Germany and CB Ferrari in Italy. Beiyi Machine Tool, which is the same age as the Republic, adheres to the corporate spirit of "excellent manufacturing and pursuit of excellence", and always insists on technological innovation as the driving force for the company's sustainable development. It has a "nationally recognized enterprise technology center" and a testing and calibration laboratory accredited by CNAS laboratory. In recent years, it has won many national major scientific and technological special projects of "high-end CNC machine tools and basic manufacturing equipment". At present, Beiyi Machine Tool can provide heavy-duty and ultra-heavy gantry boring and milling machines, vertical lathes, CNC milling machines, CNC lathes, vertical and horizontal machining centers, turning and milling machine tools, five-axis linkage blade/impeller machining centers, CNC grinders, special grinders, super-finishing machine tools and other multi-brand, multi-variety, full range of machine tool products, and has integrated automatic production lines and machine tool remanufacturing and other related business capabilities. The products are widely used in automobiles, ships, power generation, rail transportation, molds, machinery and other industries. Beiyi Machine Tool has always placed service to users in a prominent position. In line with the mission of "creating lasting high returns for shareholders, winning social respect for employees, creating value for users, and becoming the backbone of the equipment industry", it strives for excellence, innovation and win-win, and is committed to becoming a globally competitive machine tool manufacturer and service provider.
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Qinchuan Machine Tool & Tool Group Co., Ltd.Address: No. 22, Jiangtan Road, Weibin District, Baoji City, Shaanxi ProvinceCompany website: https://www.qinchuan.com/en/Company OverviewQinchuan Machine Tool Group Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Qinchuan Machine Tool", stock code: 000837) owns Qinchuan Machine Tool Headquarters, Baoji Machine Tool, Hanjiang Machine Tool, Hanjiang Tool, Walker Gear, Qinchuan Grande, Qinchuan Baoyi and many other enterprises. The company is the leading backbone of China's machine tool industry, China's precision CNC machine tools and complex tools R&D and manufacturing base, industrial robot reducer R&D and manufacturing base, national high-tech enterprise and innovative pilot enterprise. The main products include: CNC lathes, machining centers, cylindrical grinders, gear processing machines, thread grinders, precision measuring instruments and other CNC equipment and CNC complex tools; industrial robot reducers, precision (special) gearboxes and other products; rolling functional components, automotive parts, precision gears, precision instruments and meters, precision castings and other parts and components; intelligent machine tools, CNC systems, automated production lines, digital workshops, Qinchuan Cloud and other intelligent manufacturing and core CNC technologies and service businesses. The company takes "Equipping China, Going to the World" as its mission, focuses on its main business, and devotes itself to intelligently manufacturing good machine tools for China. It has established the development strategy of "insisting on the main engine-driven, creating strong support for high-end manufacturing and core components, breaking through key technologies of intelligent manufacturing and CNC, and actively undertaking major national special research and development tasks". It has clarified the "5221" development goals, and strived to build a system integration service provider and key component supplier in the field of high-end equipment manufacturing with world-leading level, and strived to create a source of original innovation in key core technologies of industrial mother machines.
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Ningbo Haitian Precision Machinery Co., Ltd.Address: No. 1688, Haitian Road, Xiaogang, Beilun District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang ProvinceCompany website: https://hision.com.cn/en/Company OverviewNingbo Haitian Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. is a listed company specializing in the manufacture of CNC machine tools. It owns the Ningbo Dagang Manufacturing Base, Ningbo Yanshan Manufacturing Base, Dalian Haitian Precision Machinery Manufacturing Base, and Ningbo High-end CNC Machine Tool Intelligent Production Base, with a total of more than 500,000 square meters of modern constant temperature processing and assembly plants and nearly 1,900 employees. It is a national major technology equipment enterprise, a national high-tech enterprise, and a provincial high-tech R&D center.
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Machining Center Information
What is a Machining Center?
A machining center is an advanced computer - controlled machine tool that can perform multiple machining operations such as milling, drilling, boring, and tapping in a single setup. It combines the functionality of several traditional machine tools into one highly automated and precise unit. Machining centers are widely used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and mold - making to produce complex and high - precision components.
History of Machining Center
The development of machining centers began in the 1950s and 1960s with the emergence of numerical control (NC) technology. Early NC machines were a significant step forward from manual machining as they allowed for more precise and repeatable operations. The concept of a machining center, which integrated multiple machining functions, evolved to meet the growing demand for more efficient and complex part - manufacturing processes. Over the years, with advancements in computer - aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software, servo - control systems, and tool - changing mechanisms, machining centers have become highly sophisticated and capable of handling a wide range of machining tasks with extreme precision.
Purpose of Machining Center
- Complex Part Production: Machining centers are designed to produce parts with complex geometries. They can handle intricate shapes such as those found in aerospace components, turbine blades, and mold cavities. By performing multiple operations in a single setup, they ensure high accuracy and consistency in the final product.
- High - Precision Machining: These machines are capable of achieving very high levels of precision. The use of advanced control systems and precision - grade components allows for tight tolerances in machining. This is crucial for industries where the performance and fit of components are critical, such as in the production of medical devices and high - end electronics.
- Efficiency and Productivity: By combining multiple machining operations, machining centers reduce the need for multiple setups and tool changes between different machines. This significantly increases productivity and reduces production time. They can also operate continuously, further enhancing production efficiency in a manufacturing environment.
Principle of Machining Center
Machining centers operate based on the principles of computer - numerical - control (CNC). A part's design is first created using CAD software, and the machining operations are then programmed using CAM software. The generated CNC program contains instructions for the machining center's movements, tool changes, and machining parameters such as spindle speed, feed rate, and depth of cut. The machine's control system interprets these instructions and precisely controls the movement of the cutting tools and the workpiece. The cutting tools are held in a tool magazine and can be automatically changed as needed during the machining process. The workpiece is usually clamped to a worktable, and the machine's axes (commonly X, Y, Z, and sometimes additional rotational axes) move the cutting tool relative to the workpiece to perform the desired machining operations.
Features of Machining Center
- Automated Tool - Changing System: Machining centers are equipped with an automated tool - changing mechanism. The tool magazine can hold a variety of tools, allowing for different machining operations without manual tool changes. The tool - changing process is fast and precise, which helps to maintain the efficiency of the machining process.
- High - Speed Machining Capabilities: Many machining centers are designed for high - speed machining. They can operate at high spindle speeds and rapid feed rates, which enables faster material removal and shorter machining times. High - speed machining also results in better surface finishes in many cases.
- Precision and Accuracy: These machines offer a high level of precision and accuracy. The use of precision - linear - motion components, high - resolution encoders, and advanced control algorithms allows for tight tolerances. Some machining centers can achieve accuracies in the range of a few micrometers, making them suitable for high - precision applications.
- Versatility in Machining Operations: Machining centers can perform a wide range of machining operations including milling (both face milling and contour milling), drilling (including deep - hole drilling), boring, tapping, and reaming. This versatility allows for the production of a diverse range of parts with different geometries and features.
Types of Machining Center
- Vertical Machining Centers (VMC): In a VMC, the spindle is oriented vertically. VMCs are well - suited for machining flat - surfaced parts and performing operations such as face milling and drilling on the top surface of a workpiece. They are commonly used in the production of molds, dies, and various small - to medium - sized components.[!--empirenews.page--]
- Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC): HMCs have a horizontally - oriented spindle. They are excellent for machining multiple sides of a workpiece in a single setup. HMCs are often used in high - volume production of complex parts such as engine blocks and transmission cases, as they can access different faces of the workpiece more easily than VMCs.
- 5 - Axis Machining Centers: These machines have five axes of motion, typically three linear axes (X, Y, Z) and two rotational axes. 5 - axis machining centers can produce complex shapes and contours with a single setup, as they can approach the workpiece from different angles. They are used for machining parts with undercuts, free - form surfaces, and complex geometries, such as aerospace components and high - end molds.
Precautions for using Machining Center
- Programming and Setup: Proper programming and setup are crucial. The CNC program must be accurate and optimized for the specific part and machining operations. Incorrect programming can lead to tool collisions, poor - quality machining, or damage to the machine. Operators should also ensure the correct clamping and positioning of the workpiece.
- Tool Management: The tools used in a machining center must be of high quality and properly maintained. Dull or damaged tools can affect the machining quality and efficiency. Regular inspection and replacement of tools are necessary. Also, the tool - changing system should be checked for proper functioning.
- Maintenance and Calibration: Regular maintenance is essential to keep the machining center in good working condition. This includes cleaning, lubricating, and inspecting the mechanical components, as well as calibrating the axes and the spindle. Any misalignment or malfunction can lead to inaccurate machining results.
Things to consider when purchasing Machining Center
- Part Complexity and Machining Requirements: Consider the types of parts you will be manufacturing, including their geometry, size, and the required machining operations. This will help you choose the appropriate type of machining center (e.g., VMC, HMC, or 5 - axis) and its capabilities.
- Production Volume: Evaluate the volume of production. High - volume production may require a more powerful and automated machining center with a higher spindle power and a larger tool magazine. For low - volume or prototype production, a more versatile and cost - effective machine may be sufficient.
- Budget and Cost - effectiveness: Consider the cost of the machining center, including the purchase price, installation costs, and ongoing maintenance and operating expenses. Calculate the return on investment based on the productivity and quality improvements the machine will bring to your manufacturing process.
- Technical Support and Service: Look for a reliable supplier who provides good technical support, training, and after - sales service. The machining center may require software updates, spare parts replacement, and troubleshooting assistance during its lifespan.
Terms of Machining Center
- Spindle: The rotating part of the machining center that holds the cutting tool. The spindle speed determines the cutting speed and is a crucial parameter in machining operations.
- Feed Rate: The rate at which the cutting tool moves relative to the workpiece. It affects the material removal rate and the surface finish of the machined part.
- Tool Magazine: A storage unit in the machining center that holds multiple cutting tools. The automated tool - changing system accesses the tools from the magazine during the machining process.
- CNC Program: A set of instructions written in a specific programming language that controls the operations of the machining center. It includes commands for tool movements, tool changes, and machining parameters.
