Grinding and milling unit for CNC flat bed lathe 

The grinding unit is a tool that can be equipped with different types of grinding discs or grinding stones, depending on the type of material being machined and the requirements for the quality of the finish. It is a type of grinder placed on a lathe support or tool head whose disc rotates together with the workpiece (e. g. shafts, bushings, nuts and other mechanical elements).

• Grinding enables high precision and surface quality of workpieces and is also used to remove burrs, unevenness, corrosion and other surface defects. When grinding on a lathe, the grinding unit moves along the workpiece, removing thin layers of material and creating a smooth surface. The rotational speed of the grinding wheel, the pressing force and its position relative to the workpiece are controlled by the CNC operator.

The milling unit is a tool equipped with different types of milling cutters. Attachments are available in different sizes, shapes and configurations. They are usually mounted using special brackets or adapters on the support or tool head.

• The milling process makes it possible to make various types of grooves, slots and holes in the material that are difficult to obtain with traditional turning tools. One of the main applications of milling on a lathe is the machining of parts with complex shapes, such as gears or hydraulic elements. When milling on a lathe, the milling unit moves mainly along the workpiece, removing the material and creating the desired shape. The rotational speed of the milling unit and its position relative to the workpiece (X,Y,Z axis) are also controlled by the CNC operator.

A film presenting the possibilities of grinding and milling units