In industries like automobile manufacturing, mold production, and energy equipment processing, machining multi-surface workpieces (such as engine cylinder blocks, injection molds, and gas turbine parts) often requires repeated clamping—leading to low efficiency and precision errors. Our Three-Sided CNC Boring Lathe solves this pain point by enabling simultaneous processing of three workpiece surfaces (top, front, side) in one clamping, integrating high efficiency, precision, and automation to streamline production.
This lathe’s key strengths are designed to address the unique challenges of multi-surface component processing, ensuring practicality and productivity:
- Three-Surface Simultaneous Processing: Cut Clamping Times to Zero
Equipped with multiple spindles and a multi-tool system, it processes the top, front, and side of workpieces at the same time. For example, when machining an automobile gearbox housing, it can bore the top mounting holes, mill the front end face, and drill the side positioning holes in one setup—eliminating 2-3 rounds of re-clamping. This not only saves time but also avoids dimensional deviations caused by repeated positioning.
- One-Clamping Multi-Process: Boost Efficiency by 50%+
It integrates boring, milling, and drilling functions, completing all required processes for multi-surface parts in a single clamping. Take mold manufacturing: for a die-casting mold base, it can finish milling the mold cavity (front), boring the guide pin holes (top), and tapping the side fixing holes—no need to transfer the workpiece between multiple machines. This reduces production cycles by over 50% compared to traditional processing.
- High Precision: Stable Quality for Critical Components
- Adopts advanced CNC systems (optional Nanjing Huaxing or Guangzhou CNC) and precision mechanical structures (e.g., high-rigidity bed). Key precision indicators like coaxiality (≤0.1mm for small models), parallelism (≤0.1mm), and verticality (≤0.1mm) meet strict industry standards—critical for auto engine cylinder blocks (ensuring piston movement accuracy) and energy equipment parts (avoiding operational failures).
- Surface roughness of machined parts reaches 6.3, ensuring smooth assembly and long service life of components like ship propulsion system parts.
- Automation: Reduce Manual Intervention
Supports automatic tool change (via tool magazine) and automatic measurement functions. During batch processing of gas turbine components, the lathe can automatically switch tools for different processes (boring → milling → drilling) and measure workpiece dimensions in real time—reducing reliance on skilled operators and minimizing errors from manual operation.
The lathe is not designed for simple single-surface parts or ultra-precision micro-components; it excels in machining multi-surface, medium-to-large parts in four core industries:
- Automobile Manufacturing: Engine & Gearbox Core Parts
Processes engine cylinder blocks (machines top valve holes, front oil passage holes, and side bolt holes simultaneously) and gearbox housings (ensures coaxiality of input/output shaft holes via high-precision spindles). The lathe’s high efficiency supports mass production of auto parts, while its precision guarantees stable engine power output and smooth gear shifting.
- Mold Manufacturing: Mold Bases & Cavity Blocks
Handles injection mold bases (mills front cavity faces, bores top guide pillar holes, and taps side fixing holes) and die-casting mold cavity blocks. The three-surface simultaneous processing ensures consistent mold cavity dimensions, avoiding product defects caused by mold mismatch—critical for high-quality plastic or metal castings.
- Energy Industry: Gas Turbine & Nuclear Power Parts
Machines gas turbine casings (processes top flange faces, front air inlet holes, and side cooling holes) and nuclear power equipment pressure vessel accessories. The lathe’s high rigidity (via sturdy bed) and stable spindle speed (72-256 r/min for small models) handle high-strength energy equipment materials (e.g., alloy steel) without vibration—ensuring safe operation of energy facilities.
- Shipbuilding: Engine & Propulsion System Components
Processes ship engine cylinder heads (machines top fuel injection holes, front exhaust ports, and side cooling water holes) and propulsion system transmission housings. The lathe’s large processing range (max turning diameter up to φ1025mm for YC III C800HT) accommodates large ship parts, while its automation reduces production time for shipbuilding projects (which often require long lead times).
We offer four models (YC III C300HT to YC III C800HT) with clear differentiation in processing capacity, matching different part sizes and industry needs:
- Cost Savings: One-clamping multi-surface processing reduces workpiece transfer and re-clamping costs, while automation cuts labor expenses—total production costs can be lowered by 20-30%.
- Quality Consistency: High precision and stable performance ensure that batch-produced parts (e.g., auto engine blocks) have consistent dimensions, reducing scrap rates from 5-8% (traditional processing) to ≤2%.
- Space Efficiency: Integrates multi-process functions into one machine, replacing 2-3 single-function devices—saving 40-50% of workshop space, which is critical for factories with limited area.
Whether you need to process small auto parts (YC III C300HT), medium mold bases (YC III C400HT), or large energy equipment components (YC III C600HT/800HT), we can customize:
- CNC system: Match your existing workshop system brand (Nanjing Huaxing/Guangzhou CNC) for seamless integration.
- Tool magazine capacity: Upgrade to a larger tool magazine for more complex multi-process parts.
- Workbench fixtures: Customize dedicated fixtures for non-standard parts (e.g., special-shaped ship engine components).
Contact our team to request a test machining demo (we can process your sample parts) or a detailed video of the lathe in operation—we’re committed to optimizing your multi-surface component machining workflow.
