Breaking the Mold: China’s Rise to Prominence in High-Precision CNC Machine Tools
In the realm of high-precision CNC machine tools, a tiny 12mm sphere of molybdenum has become a significant barrier in the development of high-end Chinese products. The lack of a transformation equipment in China and the blockade of foreign technologies has hindered the growth of precision. However, a breakthrough in laser treatment technology has opened up new possibilities for the Chinese industry.
The BIRTH of a New Era
Recently, the 5-axis linkage, a result of collaboration between Tsinghua University and Nanjing Sikai Electronics Enterprise Co., Ltd., has successfully overcome the challenge of transforming molybdenum spheres. This innovative technology utilizes a laser treatment process to produce an exquisite spherical grid with a treatment accuracy of 1/70 of a hair’s width. This achievement has far-reaching implications for industries that require extremely high precision, such as aerospace, medical devices, and more.
"Brain" of Machine Tools
Machine tools are the backbone of manufacturing, and the brain of machine tools is the CNC system. China has made significant strides in developing its own "brain" – the CNC system – with a focus on high-end products. With the advent of 5-axis linkage technology, China is poised to break the monopoly of foreign companies and dominate the global market.
Breaking the Mould
Statistics reveal that around 70% of high-end CNC systems are occupied by foreign companies, while certain high-end CNC machine tools are subjected to embargo restrictions on the international market. Chinese manufacturers have invested heavily in research and development, leading to significant breakthroughs in the field of CNC machine tools. The development of 5-axis linkage technology is a major step towards breaking this stranglehold and asserting China’s dominance in the global market.
Emergence of a New Leader
China’s rise as a major player in the CNC machine tool industry is evident. With its stated aim of becoming a global leader, China has made significant progress in developing its own "brain" – the CNC system. This achievement has far-reaching implications for various industries, including aerospace, medical devices, and more.
Breaking the Monopoly
The 5-axis linkage, as demonstrated by Nanjing Sikai Electronics Enterprise Co., Ltd., is a testament to China’s ability to break the technical barriers faced by foreign companies. The company’s CEO, Lu Qijian, emphasized the significance of this development, stating that the 5-axis linkage is the most difficult and widely used technology in CNC machine tools.
“China’s CNC companies have the confidence and ability to break the monopolies and technical barriers of foreign companies, and to use the Chinese ‘brain’ that we have developed to equip our country’s equipment and break foreign blockages,” said Lu Qijian.
Extending the Tentacles
This breakthrough is not limited to the CNC machine tool industry alone. China has made significant inroads in other areas, such as final sets and composite fields. For instance, Zhongjie Machine Tool Factory has provided 4 production lines with CNC Boring and Mishing Machines, including the main body of the Shanghai Maglev Trante Projet, which has been completed in an impressive 7-month-old lead time.
A New Era of High-Precision Machine Tools
The rise of China in the high-precision CNC machine tool industry is a testament to the country’s ability to break the technical barriers faced by foreign companies. With its own "brain" – the CNC system – China is poised to dominate the global market and assert its position as a major player in the field of high-precision machine tools.
