Turn-milling

Type of technology

Machining (by means of tools with defined geometry)

Development phase

initial

Level of innovation

Scale of production

batch

Technology readiness level TRL

Description of the technology

Purpose of use

subtractive manufacturing of axisymmetric components with complex geometry and/or eccentricity

Use in industry

automotive industry, aviation industry, machine industry

General characteristics

Turn-milling is a machining method for the efficient forming of complex axisymmetric workpieces on turning centres using a milling cutter. In turn-milling, the primary (rotary) motion is performed simultaneously by the cutter and the workpiece, while the feed motion is usually performed by the cutter.

Alternative technologies
  • milling
  • turning

Visualisation

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • possibility of achieving high volumetric efficiency of machining (compared to turning and milling)
  • possibility of machining very complex axisymmetric parts (impossible to machine with turning)
  • possibility of reducing energy consumption (compared to turning and milling)
  • reduced machining time (compared to turning and milling)
  • reduced number of process operations (compared to turning and milling)

Disadvantages

  • significant staff qualification requirements (machining programming)
  • possibility of excessive dimensional deviations of the machined part

Workpiece material types

  • ferrous metals
  • non-ferrous metals
  • non-ferrous metals alloys

Examples of products

  • crankshafts of internal combustion engines and compressors

Implementation of technology

Required resources

  • turning centre
  • cutting tools
  • tooling
  • machining fluids (optional)

Required competences

  • training in machining
  • training in programming of CNC machines

Environmental aspects

Water consumption

Energy consumption

Waste generated

Expert evaluation

Competitiveness

Usability

Environmental impact

Development centers

  • West Pomeranian University of Technology
  • Poznan University of Technology

Legal conditions

  • none

Companies using technology

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