CNC machine drive system analysis and classification: Understand the different types of drive systems and their applications

The transmission system of CNC machine tool is the key mechanical component, which directly affects the performance and machining quality of the machine tool. In CNC machine tools, there are many kinds of transmission systems, and each transmission system has its unique characteristics and application fields. This article will classify and analyze the transmission system of CNC machine tools to help readers understand different types of transmission systems and their applications, so as to better choose the transmission system that suits their needs.

Transmission system classification:

Shaft drive system: shaft drive system is a common transmission form of CNC machine tools, according to the different transmission components, can be divided into linear shaft drive and rotary shaft drive. The common ways of linear shaft drive are screw drive, gear drive and rack drive, etc., while the rotary shaft drive includes gear drive and servo motor drive.

Parallel transmission system: The parallel transmission system is a common transmission method for high-speed and high-precision machining of CNC machine tools, mainly including synchronous belt transmission, planetary gear transmission and crank slider transmission. The parallel transmission system has the advantages of high transmission efficiency and smooth movement.

Cycloidal transmission system: cycloidal transmission system adopts cycloidal gear pair to drive, with high transmission accuracy, strong load capacity and other characteristics. Common cycloidal drive systems include cycloidal gear drive and cycloidal reducer drive.

Transmission system application field:

Metal processing: In CNC machine tools, the transmission system is widely used in the field of metal processing, such as milling, turning, drilling and so on. Different processing requirements require the selection of a suitable transmission system to ensure machining accuracy and efficiency.

Woodworking: CNC machine tools also have important applications in woodworking, such as engraving, cutting, punching and so on. The choice of transmission system affects the fineness and speed of woodworking.

Stone processing: For stone cutting and engraving, the drive system of CNC machine tools also plays a key role. The stable drive system provides high precision and high efficiency in stone processing.

Conclusion:

The classification and application fields of CNC machine tool drive systems are diverse, and understanding the different types of drive systems and their characteristics is crucial to choosing the right drive system. In the process of purchase and use of CNC machine tools, according to the specific processing needs and machine tool performance requirements, reasonable selection of the appropriate transmission system can improve the processing accuracy, efficiency and quality.

Source: CNC science knowledge base