Against the backdrop of the global manufacturing industry's transformation towards high precision and complexity, CNC inclined lathes are emerging as core equipment in smart factories. According to the latest statistics from the Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA), the global installed base of inclined lathes is expected to grow by 27% in 2025, with China's market share reaching 38%, significantly higher than the 15% growth rate of traditional vertical lathes. The innovative structure featuring a 30°-60° inclined bed design optimizes chip removal through gravity and enhances rigidity, thereby revolutionizing the processing paradigm for complex parts.In addition, we also produce
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√Multi-device Synergy: Building a Flexible Manufacturing Ecosystem
In the demonstration line of BYD's Shenzhen Super Factory, 12 inclined lathes and 5 five-axis machining centers are integrated into a flexible unit via an IoT system. This production line adopts a shared fixture system to achieve the full-process machining of turbine casings from raw materials to finished products:
1. Turning stage: The inclined lathes complete the turning of the reference surface and rough machining of the inner hole. The inclined bed design enables chips to fall automatically, reducing cleaning downtime by 75%.
2. Milling stage: The parts are automatically transferred by AGVs to adjacent machining centers for precise contour milling and complex slot processing.
3. Post-processing stage: An integrated tapping unit simultaneously performs thread processing, reducing the production cycle by 40% compared to traditional sequential production.
The latest ST-30Y model developed by Haas Automation in the United States has innovatively integrated B-axis milling capabilities directly into the inclined lathe, providing an integrated solution for turning and milling compound processing.
√Precision Revolution: Redefining the Limits of Turning Processes
The VSC 800 series released by the German EMAG Group in 2025 has caused a stir in the industry. Its key innovations include:
 | 1. Online measurement system: A laser scan is triggered after each process to compensate for dimensional deviations caused by tool wear in real time. 2. Integrated grinding module: An optional grinding unit can be equipped to control the roundness error of bearing housing parts within 0.8 μm and achieve a surface roughness of Ra ≤ 0.2 μm. 3. Thermal deformation suppression: The machine bed is equipped with an internal temperature sensor network that predicts thermal deformation through AI algorithms and automatically corrects it. The MU-8000V-L from Okuma Machinery in Japan has pushed turning accuracy to a new level. Its nanometer-resolution grating scale enables the surface quality |
of the turned aerospace engine impellers to directly meet grinding process standards, revolutionizing the traditional sequential processing model of "turning - grinding".
√Market Outlook: A New Blue Ocean for Compound Machining Equipment
According to the "2025-2030 Global Compound Machine Tool Market Forecast Report" released by GGII (Gaogong Industry Research):
Indicator 2025 2030 (Forecast)
Global Market Size 5.2 billion US dollars 8.9 billion US dollars
Tilt Turning Lathe Penetration Rate 12% 22%
Main Application Areas Automotive (45%) New Energy (38%)Li Liming, Secretary-General of the China Machine Tool Builders' Association, pointed out: "Tilt turning lathes are forming technological synergy with gear processing centers and ultrasonic processing equipment, and have explosive potential in three major areas:
1. Compound processing of planetary carriers for new energy vehicle reducers
2. Integrated forming of harmonic reducers for industrial robots
3. High-precision turning and milling compound production of aviation hydraulic valve bodies"
It is worth noting that domestic enterprises such as Shenyang Machine Tool have launched tilt turning lathes equipped with domestic CNC systems, which are priced 30-40% lower than imported equipment and are accelerating the replacement of traditional turning centers (Turning Lathe) in the Southeast Asian market.
