Difference between CNC gantry milling machine and CNC gantry machining center Ⅰ

Case, News 2025-09-03

Functional Differences

CNC gantry milling machines focus on milling operations, using the movement of the milling cutter to perform operations such as plane milling, contour milling, and slot milling on workpieces.

If other operations such as drilling or tapping are required during the machining process, manual tool changes and adjustments to tool paths and machining parameters are required, resulting in a low level of automation.

CNC gantry machining centers have a wider range of capabilities. In addition to the milling capabilities of CNC gantry milling machines, they are equipped with automatic tool changing (ATC), enabling the machine to perform multiple different machining operations, such as milling, drilling, boring, and tapping, in a single setup.

This versatile machining method significantly improves machining speed and accuracy, reducing workpiece turnover time and setup errors between different machines.

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