Future Trends and Opportunities in Precision Tool Manufacturing
Precision tool manufacturing refers to the technology and process of precision machining and testing of various materials using high-precision machine tools, cutting tools, measuring instruments and other equipment. Precision tool manufacturing is widely used in high-tech fields such as aerospace, automobiles, molds, electronic information, and medical equipment, and is an important support and guide for modern manufacturing.
Precision tool manufacturing refers to the technology and process of precision machining and testing of various materials using high-precision machine tools, cutting tools, measuring instruments and other equipment. Precision tool manufacturing is widely used in high-tech fields such as aerospace, automobiles, molds, electronic information, and medical equipment, and is an important support and guide for modern manufacturing.
With the progress of science and technology and the demand of the market, precision tool manufacturing is facing new development opportunities and challenges. From an international perspective, the development trend of precision tool manufacturing is mainly reflected in the following aspects:
“Precision.Intelligent.Diversify.”
1. Precision. With the complexity and miniaturization of product functions, the requirements for processing accuracy and surface quality are constantly increasing, from micron level to submicron level or even nanometer level. For example, at present, the dimensional accuracy of precision EDM can reach ±2-3μm, and the surface roughness can be lower than Ra0.3μm; the dimensional accuracy of ultra-precision cutting can be higher than 0.1μm, and the surface roughness can be less than 0.025μm.
2. Intelligent. Intelligence refers to the use of information technology, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things and other means to realize real-time monitoring, analysis, control and optimization of the processing process, improve processing efficiency and quality, and reduce costs and resource consumption. For example, use sensors, cloud computing, machine learning and other technologies to realize intelligent diagnosis and predictive maintenance of machine tool status, tool wear, processing parameters, etc.; use digital twin technology to realize modeling and simulation of the physical world and optimize processing plans and process.
1. Precision. With the complexity and miniaturization of product functions, the requirements for processing accuracy and surface quality are constantly increasing, from micron level to submicron level or even nanometer level. For example, at present, the dimensional accuracy of precision EDM can reach ±2-3μm, and the surface roughness can be lower than Ra0.3μm; the dimensional accuracy of ultra-precision cutting can be higher than 0.1μm, and the surface roughness can be less than 0.025μm.
2. Intelligent. Intelligence refers to the use of information technology, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things and other means to realize real-time monitoring, analysis, control and optimization of the processing process, improve processing efficiency and quality, and reduce costs and resource consumption. For example, use sensors, cloud computing, machine learning and other technologies to realize intelligent diagnosis and predictive maintenance of machine tool status, tool wear, processing parameters, etc.; use digital twin technology to realize modeling and simulation of the physical world and optimize processing plans and process.
3. Diversify. Diversification refers to the use of various processing methods and combinations according to different material properties, product shapes, processing requirements, etc., to achieve efficient and high-quality processing of complex structural parts, functional parts, special-shaped parts, etc. For example, using unconventional energy sources such as lasers, electron beams, and ion beams for micromachining; using multi-field coupling effects such as ultrasonic vibration and electrochemical mechanical compounding for finishing processing; using multi-axis linkage, multi-head coordination, etc. Perform complex surface machining.
From a domestic point of view, my country has also made some achievements in precision tool manufacturing, but there is still a big gap with the international advanced level. There are mainly the following problems:
1. The level of equipment is not high. my country’s self-developed high-end precision machine tools are small in number, poor in performance, poor in stability, and low in intelligence, which cannot meet market demand and rely heavily on imports.
Insufficient technological innovation. Our country’s research and development investment in precision machining theory, methods, and technologies is insufficient, lacks originality and innovation, often just follows foreign development trends, and lacks independent intellectual property rights and core competitiveness.
From a domestic point of view, my country has also made some achievements in precision tool manufacturing, but there is still a big gap with the international advanced level. There are mainly the following problems:
1. The level of equipment is not high. my country’s self-developed high-end precision machine tools are small in number, poor in performance, poor in stability, and low in intelligence, which cannot meet market demand and rely heavily on imports.
Insufficient technological innovation. Our country’s research and development investment in precision machining theory, methods, and technologies is insufficient, lacks originality and innovation, often just follows foreign development trends, and lacks independent intellectual property rights and core competitiveness.
2. Insufficient training of talents. my country lacks high-level talents and technical backbones in the field of precision tool manufacturing, lacks in-depth understanding and mastery of precision machining technology, lacks keen insight into and application capabilities for new technologies, and lacks the ability to respond and meet market demands in a timely manner.
In the face of these problems, our country should seize the opportunity, meet the challenge, accelerate the transformation and upgrading of precision tool manufacturing, and improve the level and competitiveness of precision tool manufacturing. Specific measures include:
1. Strengthen equipment research and development and introduction. Increase investment in research and development of high-end precision machine tool equipment, improve independent innovation capabilities, break through the bottleneck of key technologies and core components, and improve equipment performance, stability, and intelligence; at the same time, actively introduce foreign advanced precision machine tool equipment to digest Absorb its technology and experience to improve the level and quality of domestic equipment.
2. Strengthen technological innovation and promotion. Strengthen basic research and applied research on precision machining theory, method, technology, etc., carry out multi-disciplinary, multi-field, multi-level cross integration and innovation, and form a precision machining technology system with independent intellectual property rights and core competitiveness; at the same time, Strengthen the promotion and application of new technologies, accelerate the landing and popularization of new technologies in various industries, and increase the market share and benefits of new technologies.
3. Strengthen the cultivation and introduction of talents. Strengthen the training and introduction of high-level talents and technical backbones in the field of precision tool manufacturing, establish and improve the talent incentive mechanism and guarantee mechanism, improve the treatment and development space of talents; at the same time, strengthen the education and training of talents, and improve the professional quality of talents and comprehensive ability, and enhance the innovative awareness and practical ability of talents.
In the face of these problems, our country should seize the opportunity, meet the challenge, accelerate the transformation and upgrading of precision tool manufacturing, and improve the level and competitiveness of precision tool manufacturing. Specific measures include:
1. Strengthen equipment research and development and introduction. Increase investment in research and development of high-end precision machine tool equipment, improve independent innovation capabilities, break through the bottleneck of key technologies and core components, and improve equipment performance, stability, and intelligence; at the same time, actively introduce foreign advanced precision machine tool equipment to digest Absorb its technology and experience to improve the level and quality of domestic equipment.
2. Strengthen technological innovation and promotion. Strengthen basic research and applied research on precision machining theory, method, technology, etc., carry out multi-disciplinary, multi-field, multi-level cross integration and innovation, and form a precision machining technology system with independent intellectual property rights and core competitiveness; at the same time, Strengthen the promotion and application of new technologies, accelerate the landing and popularization of new technologies in various industries, and increase the market share and benefits of new technologies.
3. Strengthen the cultivation and introduction of talents. Strengthen the training and introduction of high-level talents and technical backbones in the field of precision tool manufacturing, establish and improve the talent incentive mechanism and guarantee mechanism, improve the treatment and development space of talents; at the same time, strengthen the education and training of talents, and improve the professional quality of talents and comprehensive ability, and enhance the innovative awareness and practical ability of talents.
In short, precision tool manufacturing is an important part of modern manufacturing and an important direction for future manufacturing development. Our country should seize the opportunity, meet the challenge, accelerate the transformation and upgrading of precision tool manufacturing, and make contributions to building a strong manufacturing country.
Leave a Reply