A slant bed turning and milling machine process plastics?

High-end specialty engineering plastics such as PEEK, nylon, and POM, as well as titanium alloys, stainless steel, and alloy steel, are widely used in medical implants, semiconductor components, small aerospace structural parts, and new energy shaft valve parts. The processing conditions for these workpieces vary greatly. PEEK generates high heat during cutting, is prone to melting and sticking to the cutting tool, and deforms under heat. Metal materials have high cutting resistance, and the processes involving multiple grooves, holes, and threads are complex. Ordinary single-axis CNC lathes cannot handle the high-precision mass production of both materials simultaneously, and multiple clamping operations lead to dimensional deviations and low productivity. The TCK50AY×500 slant bed milling and turning composite machine tool, equipped with X/Y/Z/C four-axis linkage, boasts a high-rigidity machine body, servo-powered milling unit, and a high-flow cooling system, enabling it to complete turning, milling, drilling, and tapping composite processes in one operation, stably achieving mass production processing of plastic and metal irregularly shaped parts.

Recently, a Russian precision parts manufacturer contacted the Shanghai ANTISHICNC team. The client wanted to simultaneously machine PEEK insulated valve cores and titanium alloy connecting shafts, with workpiece lengths ≤400mm. Strict requirements were placed on dimensional consistency, surface finish, and multi-sided milling forming. Considering the workpiece size, the need for mixed-material production, and capacity planning, our engineers recommended the TCK50Y×500 Y-axis milling and turning composite machining solution as the optimal machining option.

The ANTISHICNC TCK50Y×500 features an integral slant-cast bed with multiple aging stress-relief treatments. The spindle is equipped with NSK/KOYO paired precision bearings and undergoes overall mechanical balancing. Combined with a fully closed-loop X/Y/Z/C servo system, it achieves micron-level positioning accuracy, effectively suppressing cutting vibration when machining thin-walled plastics and slender metal parts. It comes standard with a large-capacity cooling and lubrication unit to quickly dissipate high cutting temperatures and prevent PEek tool sticking and thermal deformation. The 12-station BMT55 power turret can simultaneously perform radial and axial milling and drilling, adapting to continuous automated batch processing of multiple materials.

TCK50Y×500 Complete Technical Specifications

Real-life photos of machine tool internal processing & display of finished products processed from multiple materials

Internal turret structure of machine tool	Real photos of metal sample processing

To address the challenges of machining PEEK plastic and titanium alloy materials, the ANTISHICNC technical team developed a customized solution: custom-designed milling cutters for plastics, metal-coated tools, and low-heat cutting parameters for high- and low-speed switching. Optional chip removal and oil-water separation devices were also included. After equipment delivery, all customer samples passed dimensional, surface roughness, and polygonal forming accuracy tests, and stable 24-hour mass production has now been achieved.

If you have precision machining needs for composite disc and shaft parts made of multiple materials such as PEEK, nylon, POM, titanium alloy, and stainless steel, please contact Shanghai ANTISHICNC: contact@antsmachine.com.

We specialize in flatbed CNC lathes, Y-axis slant bed milling and turning machines, Swiss-type lathes, and vertical machining centers. We have successful case studies in the medical, semiconductor, aerospace, and new energy industries for processing plastics and cemented carbide. Our engineers provide one-on-one customized equipment and complete processing solutions based on workpiece drawings, production capacity, and precision requirements.

Keywords: Milling and turning CNC lathe, TCK50AY, Y-axis milling and turning machine tool, PEEK titanium alloy machining equipment, four-axis precision lathe