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Expanding Production Capabilities:Vicord Unveils State-of-the-Art CNC Machining Facility for Valve Manufacturing China – 5th May 2025 – To meet the growing global demand for precision-engineered valves, [Company Name] has announced the expansion of its advanced CNC machining facility, equipped with the latest multi-axis turning, milling, boring, tapping, and drilling machines tailored for high-efficiency valve production. Meeting Industry Demand with Cutting-Edge Technology The new facility integrates automated CNC machining centers designed to streamline the manufacturing of industrial valves, including: ✔ Ball Valves ✔ Gate Valves ✔ Globe Valves ✔ Check Valves ✔ Butterfly Valves Key Machines Enhancing Valve Production The facility houses the latest CNC turning-milling-boring-tapping-drilling centers, including:

Background With the increasing demand for high-precision and high-efficiency processing in the manufacturing industry, traditional single-function machine tools (such as separate drilling machines or tapping machines) can no longer meet the needs of modern production. Especially in the fields of automobiles, aerospace, electronics and general machinery, drilling and tapping are common processing procedures, which usually require multiple devices to complete separately, resulting in low production efficiency, large equipment footprint and high cost. In order to solve these problems, CNC tapping and drilling machines came into being and became an important equipment for improving processing efficiency and reducing production costs. Equipment Overview CNC tapping and drilling machines are high-precision CNC machine tools that integrate multiple functions such as drilling, tapping and reaming. Through advanced CNC systems and multi-functional spindle design, the equipment can complete multiple processing tasks on one machine tool and achieve efficient and high-precision integrated processing. Development goals Multi-function integration: realize integrated processing of multiple processes such as drilling, tapping and reaming. High precision: meet the high-precision processing requirements of precision parts. High efficiency: greatly shorten the production cycle through automated processing. Intelligence: integrate intelligent monitoring and data analysis functions to achieve intelligent production. Flexibility: Adapt to the processing of parts with various specifications and materials. Equipment structure and function CNC system Adopt high-performance CNC system, support multi-axis linkage and complex process programming. Equipped with human-machine interface, easy to operate, support remote monitoring and fault diagnosis. Spindle system Multi-function spindle, support fast switching of drilling and tapping functions. High-precision electric spindle, adjustable speed, adapt to different materials and processing requirements. Tool magazine and tool change system Equipped with automatic tool change system, support fast switching of multiple tools. The tool magazine capacity can be customized according to needs to adapt to different processing tasks. Fixture system Special hydraulic or pneumatic fixtures to ensure the stability of the workpiece during processing. Support fast changeover, adapt to the processing of workpieces of different specifications. Automatic loading and unloading system Integrated manipulator or conveyor belt to realize automatic loading of blanks and automatic unloading of finished products. Intelligent detection system Equipped with online detection device, real-time monitoring of processing accuracy, automatic error correction. Data feedback to the CNC system to achieve closed-loop control. Cooling and chip removal system The efficient cooling system prolongs tool life and ensures processing quality. Automatic chip removal device keeps the processing environment clean. Technical innovation Multi-function integration Realizes integrated processing of multiple processes such as drilling, tapping, and reaming, reducing equipment investment and floor space. High-precision control Adopts high-precision spindles and guide rails to ensure that the processing accuracy reaches the micron level. Intelligent management Integrates intelligent monitoring and data analysis functions to achieve visualization and optimization of the processing process. Modular design The modular structure of the equipment is convenient for maintenance, upgrading and function expansion. Energy saving and environmental protection Adopts efficient motors and energy-saving technologies to reduce energy consumption. Application areas Automobile manufacturing: used for drilling and tapping of engine cylinder blocks, gearbox housings and other parts. Aerospace: Suitable for high-precision processing of aircraft engine parts, structural parts, etc. Electronics industry: used for drilling and tapping of precision electronic components. General machinery: suitable for drilling and tapping of various mechanical parts. Advantages High efficiency: integrated processing, production efficiency increased by more than 30%. High precision: processing accuracy can reach micron level, meeting high-end manufacturing needs. Multi-function: integrating drilling, tapping and reaming, reducing equipment investment. Intelligent: realizing intelligent monitoring and optimization of the processing process. Flexibility: adapting to the processing of parts of various specifications and materials. Development results Prototype test Completed the development of the prototype and passed strict performance tests to verify its high-efficiency and high-precision processing capabilities. Customer trial Cooperated with many leading companies in the industry to conduct equipment trials, collect feedback and optimize the design. Technical patents Apply for multiple technical patents to protect core technological innovations. Application cases Automotive parts processing In a certain automotive parts manufacturing company, the CNC tapping and drilling machine is used for drilling and tapping of engine cylinder blocks, with a 35% increase in production efficiency and significantly improved processing accuracy. Aerospace parts processing In the aerospace field, the equipment is used for precision processing of aircraft engine parts to meet the requirements of high precision and high reliability. Electronic component processing In the electronics industry, CNC drilling and tapping machines are used for drilling and tapping precision electronic components, greatly improving production efficiency and product quality. The development and application of CNC drilling and tapping machines marks a new breakthrough in drilling and tapping processing technology. This equipment can not only meet the efficient processing needs of complex parts, but also provide strong support for the intelligent upgrading of the manufacturing industry. Through multi-functional integration and intelligent management, CNC drilling and tapping machines will become an important tool in modern manufacturing, helping enterprises improve production efficiency and product quality.

    In modern manufacturing, the demand for high-precision processing of complex parts is growing, especially in the fields of aerospace, energy equipment, heavy machinery, etc., which puts forward higher requirements for multifunctional and efficient CNC machine tools. To this end, the development and release of a CNC three-side boring lathe has become an important solution to meet these needs. Equipment Overview The CNC three-side boring lathe is a high-precision CNC machine tool that integrates boring, turning, milling and other multi-functions. Its core feature is that it can process three sides of the workpiece at the same time, significantly improve production efficiency, and ensure the consistency of processing accuracy. The equipment is suitable for the processing of large and complex parts, such as engine cylinders, hydraulic valve bodies, turbine housings, etc. R&D goals Multi-function integration: realize the integrated processing of multiple processes such as boring, turning, and milling. High precision: meet the high-precision processing requirements of complex parts. High efficiency: greatly shorten the production cycle through three-side synchronous processing. Intelligence: integrate intelligent monitoring and data analysis functions to realize intelligent production. Flexibility: adapt to the processing of parts of various specifications and materials. Equipment structure and function Three-sided processing design Front: The main spindle performs turning and boring. Side: Two sub-spindles perform side boring and milling. Three-sided synchronous operation to achieve efficient processing. CNC system Adopt high-performance CNC system to support multi-axis linkage and complex process programming. Equipped with human-machine interface, easy to operate, support remote monitoring and fault diagnosis. Spindle system Both the main spindle and the sub-spindle use high-precision electric spindles with adjustable speed to adapt to different materials and processing requirements. Equipped with automatic tool changing system to support rapid switching of multiple tools. Clamp system Special hydraulic or pneumatic clamps to ensure the stability of the workpiece during processing. Support rapid changeover to adapt to the processing of workpieces of different specifications. Automatic loading and unloading system Integrated manipulator or conveyor belt to realize automatic loading of blanks and automatic unloading of finished products. Intelligent detection system Equipped with online detection device to monitor processing accuracy in real time and automatically correct errors. Data is fed back to the CNC system to achieve closed-loop control. Cooling and chip removal system Efficient cooling system to extend tool life and ensure processing quality. Automatic chip removal device to keep the processing environment clean. Technical innovation Three-sided synchronous processing Realize the synchronous processing of three surfaces of the workpiece, greatly improving production efficiency. Multifunctional integration Integrates boring, turning and milling in one, reducing equipment investment and floor space. High-precision control Adopt high-precision spindle and guide rail to ensure that the processing accuracy reaches the micron level. Intelligent management Integrate intelligent monitoring and data analysis functions to realize the visualization and optimization of the processing process. Modular design The equipment structure is modularized for easy maintenance, upgrading and function expansion. Application field Aerospace: used for the processing of complex parts such as engine housings and turbine discs. Energy equipment: suitable for the manufacturing of parts for large equipment such as nuclear power and hydropower. Heavy machinery: used for the processing of workpieces such as hydraulic valve bodies and large bearing seats. Automobile manufacturing: suitable for high-precision parts processing such as engine cylinders and gearbox housings. Advantages High efficiency: Three-sided simultaneous processing, production efficiency increased by more than 40%. High precision: Processing accuracy can reach micron level, meeting high-end manufacturing needs. Multi-function: Integrates boring, turning and milling to reduce equipment investment. Intelligent: Realize intelligent monitoring and optimization of the processing process. Flexibility: Adapt to the processing of parts of various specifications and materials. On-site demonstration On-site processing demonstration of the equipment was carried out at the press conference to demonstrate its efficient and high-precision processing capabilities. Customer experience Invite industry experts and customer representatives to experience the operation of the equipment on site and share their experience. Technical exchange Hold a technical seminar to explore the application prospects and technological innovation of CNC three-side boring lathes. Cooperation signing Signed cooperation agreements with many leading companies in the industry to promote the market application of equipment. The research and development and release of CNC three-side boring lathes mark a new breakthrough in high-precision and multi-functional CNC machine tool technology. This equipment can not only meet the needs of efficient processing of complex parts, but also provide strong support for the intelligent upgrading of the manufacturing industry. Through this release, it will further promote the development and application of CNC machine tool technology and help the manufacturing industry move to a higher level.

Research and development of new CNC machine tools: butterfly valve six-station processing equipment Background With the development of industrial automation and intelligent manufacturing, butterfly valves, as key components of fluid control, have increasingly higher requirements for processing accuracy and efficiency. Traditional processing methods can no longer meet the needs of large-scale, high-precision production. To this end, the development of a new CNC machine tool-a butterfly valve six-station processing equipment has become the key to improving the manufacturing level of butterfly valves. Equipment Overview The butterfly valve six-station processing equipment is a multi-process integrated CNC machine tool designed specifically for butterfly valves, integrating multiple processing functions such as turning, drilling, milling, and tapping. Through the collaborative operation of six stations, the full process from blank to finished product is automated, significantly improving production efficiency and product quality. R&D goals High efficiency: shorten the production cycle through multi-station synchronous processing. High precision: meet the precision processing requirements of butterfly valves and ensure dimensional and geometric tolerances. High automation: reduce manual intervention and reduce labor intensity. Flexibility: adapt to the processing needs of butterfly valves of various specifications. Intelligence: integrate intelligent monitoring and data analysis functions to achieve intelligent production. Equipment structure and function Six-station design Station 1: blank loading and positioning. Station 2: Rough machining (turning outer circle, end face, etc.). Station 3: Finishing (high-precision turning, milling). Station 4: Drilling and tapping (machining bolt holes and sealing surfaces). Station 5: Detection and correction (online detection of dimensions, automatic error correction). Station 6: Finished product unloading and packaging. CNC system Adopt high-performance CNC system, support multi-axis linkage and complex process programming. Equipped with human-machine interface, easy to operate, support remote monitoring and fault diagnosis. Spindle system High-precision electric spindle, adjustable speed, suitable for different materials and processing requirements. Equipped with automatic tool changing system, support fast switching of multiple tools. Clamp system Special hydraulic or pneumatic clamps to ensure the stability of the workpiece during processing. Support fast changeover, adapt to the processing of butterfly valves of different specifications. Automatic loading and unloading system Integrated manipulator or conveyor belt to realize automatic loading of blanks and automatic unloading of finished products. Intelligent detection system Equipped with online detection device, real-time monitoring of processing accuracy and automatic error correction. Data is fed back to the CNC system to achieve closed-loop control. Cooling and chip removal system Efficient cooling system to extend tool life and ensure processing quality. Automatic chip removal device to keep the processing environment clean. Technical innovation points Multi-station collaborative processing Six stations work simultaneously, greatly improving production efficiency. Intelligent control Integrated intelligent monitoring and data analysis functions to realize visualization and optimization of the processing process. High-precision online detection Real-time detection of processing accuracy to ensure product quality consistency. Modular design The equipment structure is modularized for easy maintenance, upgrading and function expansion. Energy saving and environmental protection Adopt high-efficiency motors and energy-saving technologies to reduce energy consumption. Application areas Valve manufacturing: used for mass production of butterfly valves, ball valves, gate valves and other valves. Petrochemical: suitable for the processing of high-precision fluid control valves. Energy industry: used for the manufacture of key valves such as nuclear power and hydropower. General machinery: suitable for multi-process processing of various complex parts. Advantages High efficiency: multi-station synchronous processing, production efficiency increased by more than 30%. High precision: processing accuracy can reach micron level, meeting the needs of high-end butterfly valve manufacturing. Low cost: reduce labor costs and scrap rate, reduce production costs. Flexibility: adapt to butterfly valve processing of various specifications and materials. Intelligence: realize intelligent monitoring and optimization of the processing process. The research and development of six-station processing equipment for butterfly valves marks the development of butterfly valve manufacturing technology towards high efficiency, high precision and intelligence. This equipment can not only meet the high requirements of modern industry for butterfly valves, but also provide a new solution for the valve manufacturing industry, promoting industry technology upgrading and sustainable development.