How many axes does the gantry machining center have?

The core axis configuration of the gantry machining center can be divided into three categories, as follows:

1. Basic three-axis structure (standard configuration)

Adopts X-axis (horizontal), Y-axis (vertical), and Z-axis (vertical) linear motion systems, suitable for conventional processing needs such as plane milling and drilling.

‌Typical scenarios‌: large workpiece plane processing, mold roughing.

2. Five-axis extended type (high-end mainstream)

Add dual rotary axes (such as A/C axis or B/C axis) to the basic three axes to achieve five-axis linkage processing:

‌Core advantages‌

Complete complex curved surface processing (such as aircraft engine blades, automobile cover molds) in one clamping to avoid repeated positioning errors.

Supports precision processing of high-hardness materials such as titanium alloys, with an accuracy of up to ±0.001mm (Gree high-speed dual five-axis model).

‌Technology extension‌

Compound pentahedron processing: Through the vertical and horizontal conversion milling head, efficient processing of the five faces of the workpiece can be achieved (such as Okuma MCR-A5CⅡ).

3. Special composite structure

‌Dual five-axis linkage‌: The "high-speed dual five-axis gantry machining center" jointly developed by Gree and Hongtu uses dual spindle synchronous machining, which improves efficiency by more than 30%, and is dedicated to integrated die-casting parts for new energy vehicles.

‌Intelligent additional axis‌: Some models integrate automatic head change systems (such as right-angle heads and extension heads), and expand processing freedom through the accessory library.