The processing characteristics of CNC lathes are mainly reflected in the following aspects:

1. High degree of automation: The processing process of the CNC lathe is automatically completed according to the pre-entered program. The operator only needs to perform operations such as tool setting, loading and unloading workpieces, and tool replacement at the beginning, and then observe and supervise the operation of the lathe. This highly automated operation reduces the operator's physical labor intensity.

2. High processing accuracy: The positioning accuracy and repeat positioning accuracy of CNC lathes are very high, which can ensure the consistency of the size of a batch of parts. As long as the process design and procedures are correct and reasonable, and the operation is careful, the parts can achieve higher processing accuracy, thus facilitating the quality control of the processing process.

3. High production efficiency: CNC lathe processing can complete multiple processing surfaces in one clamping, and usually only the first piece needs to be inspected, thus saving many intermediate processes in ordinary lathe processing, such as marking, dimensional inspection, etc., reducing Auxiliary time.

4. Strong adaptability: CNC lathes can process workpieces with complex shapes. As the production and processing objects change, their adaptability is also very strong. In addition, CNC lathes can also be easily used for the development and transformation of new products. CNC lathes can process parts with complex shapes and high precision requirements by compiling processing programs.

5. Wide range of process performance: CNC lathes are equipped with multi-station turrets or powered turrets. CNC lathes have a wide range of processing process capabilities and can process linear cylinders, oblique cylinders, arcs, and various complex threads, grooves, worms, etc. The workpiece has various compensation functions of linear interpolation and arc interpolation.

However, although CNC lathes have many advantages, their equipment costs are high, the initial machining preparation period is long, maintenance costs are high, and the technical level requirements for operators are also high. Therefore, when choosing to use a CNC lathe, it is necessary to comprehensively consider factors such as its processing characteristics, cost-effectiveness, and the technical level of the operator.