What is CNC Turning Center？

CNC turning center, the equipment or machines for CNC turning service, is a computer controlled 3, 4 or 5-axis machine has capabilities of turning, drilling, tapping, and milling, using live tools with powered rotary tool turret, dual spindles, Y-axis, and multiple turrets. While CNC lathe is a simpler 2-axis machine with one spindle, basically composed of headstock, carriage, tailstock and bed.

CNC turning centers have more complex structure than CNC lathes.

CNC turning centers has higher production capabilities and versatility than CNC lathes.

CNC lathes are generally flat-bed type while turning center usually slant-bed type.

There are only minimal protective enclosure around the lathe while turning center commonly equipped with full enclosures to keep chips and coolant splashes within the machine.