Application of Combination Machine in Small Batch Production
Small batch production plays an increasingly important role in the global industrial production structure pattern. With the rise of the personalized production trend in industry, the traditional single-function machine tools have been obviously dificult to meet the production needs, and the combination machine has become an increasingly popular production equipment in small batch production.
To meet customized requirements, small batch production typically follows a certain process which starts with the selection of raw materials. Quality raw materials greatly guarantee the quality of products, therefore it is necessary to select the materials with the appropriate specifications. After that, the combination machine can be utilized to complete further processing and cutting of theraw materials. A combination machine is a machine tool composed of multiple functional parts that can perform a variety of processes such as turning, milling, and drilling. Compared with traditional single-function machine tools, a combination machine has more advantages in small batch production.
First, compared with traditional single-function machines, a combination machine can improve the production efficiency by reducing the number of changeovers. For example, if the number of workpieces requires multiple processing, such as turning, milling, and drilling, and the workpiece needs to go through multiple processes, multiple sets of single-function machines need to be set up respectively, and a large number of changes and changeovers will be required. The single-function machine is unable to finish the machining process and prevent multiple auxiliary operations which consume more time. The combination machine can perform different functions at the same time, without changing the chuck, so it can complete the processing in the shortest time and reduce the auxiliary operation time.
Second, the combination machine is beneficial for reducing the failure rate of parts processing. Generally, a combination machine consists of multiple independent functional modules, which greatly reduces the overall error accumulation rate, and the error accumulation rate of small components can be effectively controlled. If a single-function machine is used, the error accumulation rate of the small components will be greater, which will directly affect the overall quality. Thus, a combination machine can achieve better accuracy due to its high accuracy and high punching force of each functional module.
In addition, the combination machine can save the cost of the workshop, which can reduce the shop space occupancy to a certain extent. Furthermore, when there is a need to switch between different processes, the combination machine can quickly adjust the combination of functions. Seeing from the overall process of operation and maintenance, the combination machine is simpler and easier to operate than the traditional single-function machine.
Therefore, the combination machine generally has an irreplaceable advantage in small batch production. Compared with single-function machines, it has stronger production flexibility and adaptability according to the production requirements of different products. The combination machine can quickly adjust and combine functions, which can effectively reduce the production cost and improve production efficiency, thus helping to meet the production needs of small batch production.
