CNC Drilling Tapping Machine

CNC Drilling and Tapping Machine for Precision Hole Machining

CNC Drilling Tapping Machines combine CNC-controlled drilling and tapping in a single machining process for efficient, repeatable hole-making production. Available in general-purpose, high-speed, and high-precision configurations, these machines allow manufacturers to balance drilling and tapping capability, cycle time, hole accuracy, and production volume according to specific workpiece requirements.

CNC Drilling Center
CNC Drilling Center combines a rigid Meehanite cast-iron structure, high-speed BT30 spindle, precision linear guideways, and 16/21T ATC to deliver high rigidity, fast positioning, consistent...
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High Speed Drilling Tapping Center
The High Speed Drilling Tapping Center serves manufacturers and distributors in 3C electronics, precision hardware, instrumentation, and general metalworking. It supports batch production and OEM...
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High Precision Drilling Tapping Center
The High Precision Drilling Tapping Center handles drilling, tapping, and light milling for small and medium-sized metal components.
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Key Technical Capabilities

Specification / Parameter	T-500 (General Purpose)	T-600H (High Speed)	T-500P (High Precision)
XYZ Travel (mm)	500 × 400 × 300	600 × 400 × 300	500 × 400 × 300
Spindle Taper & Speed	BT30 / 12,000 RPM	BT30 / 20,000 RPM Direct Drive	BT30 / 15,000 RPM Ceramic Bearing
ATC Tool Capacity	14 Tools (Servo Driven)	21 Tools (0.8s Tool-to-Tool)	14/21 Tools
Positioning Accuracy	±0.008 mm	±0.008 mm	±0.004 mm
Control System Options	Fanuc 0i-MF / Mitsubishi	Fanuc 31i / Brother system	Heidenhain / Siemens 840D

CNC Drilling Tapping Machine Range

CNC Drilling Center
Designed for versatile drilling and tapping operations across different component types. CNC-controlled positioning, automatic tool changing, and flexible machining configurations support general-purpose production and multi-hole components.
Best suited for: General drilling and tapping, diverse workpieces, and flexible production requirements.

High Speed Drilling Tapping Center
Designed for high-efficiency machining where cycle time and production throughput are key considerations. High-speed spindle operation, rapid tool changes, and optimized feed movements support repetitive drilling and tapping in batch production.
Best suited for: High-volume production, small components, repetitive hole patterns, and short cycle-time requirements.

High Precision Drilling Tapping Center
Designed for components requiring tighter control of hole dimensions, positioning, and machining repeatability. The machine configuration focuses on stable cutting conditions and consistent CNC positioning for precision hole-making operations.
Best suited for: Precision components, tight hole tolerances, critical hole locations, and applications requiring consistent machining accuracy.

Typical Machined Parts

Automotive Components

Brake components, mounting parts, brackets, and other automotive parts requiring multiple drilled or tapped holes.

Machine Components

Machine bases, brackets, housings, plates, and structural components with repetitive hole patterns.

Flanges & Connection Parts

Flanges, mounting plates, and connection components requiring accurately positioned bolt holes and threaded holes.

Motor & Electrical Components

Motor housings, end covers, mounting components, and other electromechanical parts requiring precise hole locations.

Hardware & Fittings

Precision hardware, fixtures, fittings, and small metal components produced in repetitive batches.

Transmission & Powertrain Parts

Shafts, mounting components, housings, and related parts where hole position and repeatability are important for assembly.

Selection Guide

Machine Type Comparison

Machine Category	Primary Focus	Typical Requirement
CNC Drilling Center	Flexible Hole-Making	General drilling and tapping
High Speed Drilling Tapping Center	Shorter Cycle Time	High-volume hole-making production
High Precision Drilling Tapping Center	Hole Accuracy	Tight dimensional and positional requirements

Key Selection Factors

Workpiece Requirements
Dimensions, weight, material, geometry, and hole distribution determine the required working envelope, workholding configuration, tooling, and machining setup.

Hole & Thread Specifications
Hole diameter, depth, thread size, pitch, type, tolerance, and positional accuracy should be defined to match the spindle, tooling, and machining process.

Production Requirements
Production volume, target cycle time, machining frequency, and production method help determine the required balance between flexibility, speed, precision, and automation.

Automation Requirements
For repetitive production, consider customized fixtures, automatic loading and unloading, chip and coolant management, tool management, robotic handling, and production-line integration.

Final Machine Configuration
The final configuration should combine workpiece characteristics, hole specifications, accuracy, production volume, cycle time, tooling, workholding, and automation requirements. Providing a part drawing or 3D model allows the engineering team to evaluate these factors together.

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Applications

Automotive Components

CNC drilling tapping machines can process automotive components requiring multiple accurately positioned holes and threaded holes, with configurations selected according to production volume and accuracy requirements.

Hardware Components

High-speed configurations are suitable for repetitive drilling and tapping of batch-produced hardware components where short cycle times and consistent hole production are important.

Industrial Machinery Components

The machines provide flexible hole-making capability for brackets, housings, machine components, and other industrial parts requiring drilling, tapping, and related operations.

Electromechanical Components

CNC-controlled positioning supports components that require multiple holes, threaded holes, and repeatable machining across production batches.

Transmission & Powertrain Components

Precision-oriented configurations can support components where hole position, dimensional consistency, and repeatability are important for subsequent assembly and functional performance.

Precision Metal Components

High-precision configurations can be selected for components with tighter hole-size, positional, or repeatability requirements.

Automation Options

Workholding Fixtures: Customized fixtures can be developed according to workpiece geometry, hole patterns, clamping requirements, and machining sequence.

Tooling Configuration: Drills, taps, reamers, and other cutting tools can be selected according to the material, hole specifications, and required machining performance.

Automatic Tool Changing: ATC configurations support automatic tool selection and tool changes during multi-operation machining.

Loading & Unloading: Automatic part handling can reduce manual intervention and improve production continuity for repetitive machining.

Chip & Coolant Systems

Chip conveyors and coolant systems can be configured to support stable machining and continuous production.

Robotic Handling

Robotic loading, unloading, and part transfer can be integrated where automated production is required.

Production-Line Integration

The machine can be incorporated into an automated production line together with upstream and downstream equipment.

Manufacturing Capabilities & Quality Assurance

15+ Years of Machine Tool Expertise
Specializing in CNC gear hobbing machines,CNC lathes, machining centers, and automated production lines to meet different workpiece and machining requirements.

20,000 m² In-House Manufacturing
Equipped with CNC gantry miling machines,guideway grinding machines, CNC boring machines, and other production equipment to maintain direct control over key manufacturing and assembly processes.

ISO 9001 & High-Tech Enterprise
Operating under an ISO 9001 quality management system and supported by 12 utility model patents as a National High-Tech Enterprise and Technology-Based Enterprise.

Application-Proven Performance
Equipment is used for automotive power train components, transmission gears, drive shafts, motor shafts, spline shafts, and other precision-machined components.

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Turnkey Engineering & After-Sales Support

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Process & Production-Line Support
Engineering assistance covering equipment selection, process planning, tooling and cutting-tool configuration, and automated production-line layout.

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Rapid 24-Hour Service Response
Technical support from installation through operation. When an issue cannot be resolved remotely, an on-site arrival time is provided within 24 hours.

FAQ

Q: What is a CNC drilling tapping machine?

A: A CNC drilling tapping machine is a computer-controlled machine tool designed to perform drilling, tapping, and related hole-making operations with controlled positioning and repeatable machining parameters.

Q: What is the difference between a CNC drilling center and a drilling tapping center?

A: A CNC drilling center is generally positioned as a versatile hole-machining solution, while a drilling tapping center is configured specifically to combine drilling and tapping operations within the same machining process.

Q: What is the difference between high-speed and high-precision drilling tapping centers?

A: A high-speed configuration prioritizes spindle speed, feed movement, cycle time, and production throughput. A high-precision configuration prioritizes dimensional control, positioning accuracy, repeatability, and stable machining conditions.

Q: Can one machine perform both drilling and tapping?

A: Yes. A CNC drilling tapping center can be programmed to perform drilling and tapping operations in the same machining cycle, provided the required spindle, tooling, control system, and machine configuration are suitable for the application.

Q: What materials can CNC drilling tapping machines process?

A: Depending on machine configuration and tooling, they can process materials such as carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloys, copper alloys, and other machinable metals.

Q: How do I choose the right CNC drilling tapping machine?

A: Selection should consider workpiece dimensions, material, hole diameter, hole depth, thread specifications, number of holes, required accuracy, production volume, and automation requirements.

Q: What affects the drilling and tapping cycle time?

A: Cycle time is affected by spindle speed, feed rate, hole depth, number of holes, tool-change time, rapid positioning distance, tapping parameters, workpiece loading, and the overall machining sequence.

Q: Can the machine be integrated with automatic loading and unloading?

A: Yes. Depending on the production requirement, CNC drilling tapping machines can be configured for automatic loading and unloading, workpiece feeding, robotic handling, chip removal, and integration into automated production lines.

Q: Can you provide customized fixtures and tooling?

A: Yes. Workholding fixtures and tooling configurations can be developed according to the workpiece geometry, hole pattern, machining sequence, production volume, and required cycle time.

Q: What information is required for a machine recommendation?

A: Provide the workpiece drawing or 3D model, material, dimensions, hole and thread specifications, required tolerances, production quantity, target cycle time, and any existing tooling or automation requirements. These details allow the engineering team to recommend a suitable machine configuration.

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