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Horizontal Machining Center

T-H small, DH double-table, and DHS large single-table—machines workpieces up to φ2000 mm, with flexible structural, turntable, spindle, and customized configurations for multi-variety, small- to large-batch production.
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Advantages of Horizontal Machining Center

 HT-H11: Column-fixed cross slide structure, compact and fast

 HDH-63: High rigidity positive T-type bed structure with double worktable APC device to improve efficiency.

 HDH-100S: High rigidity inverted T-type column-moving structure with a spacious machining area design, ideal for multi-sided machining of large box-type components.
 
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Wide Range of Applications

 The TAIKAN Horizontal Machining Center is widely used across multiple industries, particularly in:
● Automotive Industry: Machining of engine housings, gearbox housings, and other components.
● Mold and Mechanical Manufacturing: Machining of large box-type and shell components.
● Railway Transportation and Oil Valve Manufacturing: Suitable for machining of box-type and cylinder parts in railway and oil industries.
● Mining Machinery and General Machinery: Ideal for heavy-duty machinery and complex parts machining.
 
Features of Horizontal Machining Center​​​​​​​
  • Versatile Structural Designs
    ● Column-type Cross Slide Structure: T-H Series small horizontal machining center, compact and fast for high-efficiency machining.

    ● T-type Movable Column Slide Structure + Cam-type APC: DH Series double-table horizontal machining center, newly optimized design with stable performance enhancement.

    ● Inverted T-type Movable Column Slide Structure: DHS Series large single-table horizontal machining center, offering large rotary space to expand machining capabilities.
  • Diverse Turntable Configurations
    ● High-Precision Direct Drive Rotary Table: Driven by a high-torque motor with a round grating feedback system, providing high precision, high speed, and zero backlash.

    ● High-Precision Cam Rotary Table: Features cam roller drive, conical locator pins, and hydraulic multi-lock mechanism to ensure high rigidity and heavy-duty machining.

    ● Gear Type Dividing Rotary Table: Minimum indexing angle of 1°, with built-in hydraulic self-locking mechanism for high rigidity and strong load capacity.
  • Comprehensive Spindle Options for Various Work Conditions
    ● Equipped with direct drive spindles, belt-driven spindles,Motorized Spindles, gear spindles, and high-torqueMotorized Spindles.

    ● Supports a range of spindle specifications such as BT40, BBT40, BT50, and more.

    ● Compatible with multiple CNC systems like Mitsubishi, FANUC, Siemens, meeting diverse customer needs.
  • Personalized Function Modules and Flexible Configurations
    ● The machine can be customized from standard configurations to high-end configurations to meet various machining requirements.

    ● Ball Screw Water Cooling System: Ensures higher machining precision and faster thermal stabilization, reaching thermal equilibrium quickly.

    ● Feedback System for End Position: Equipped with optional grating scale feedback, supports full closed-loop control for X, Y, Z, and B axes, ensuring high positioning accuracy.

    ● Tool Internal Cooling Circulation System: Provides precise cooling for tools, extends tool life, especially during deep-hole machining by removing heat and chips.

    ● Automatic Tool Measurement and Workpiece Online Inspection: Supports contact or non-contact high-precision tool measurement, automatically detecting tool diameter, length, wear, and breakage, as well as online workpiece inspection.
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Common Questions About Horizontal Machining Centers

  • When should I choose a horizontal machining center over a vertical machining center?

    Choose an HMC when:
    • Your workpieces require multi-face machining — box-shaped parts, valve bodies, gearbox housings, hydraulic manifolds, or automotive components
    • You need efficient chip removal in deep cavities or complex recesses
    • Your production involves high-volume, continuous manufacturing where pallet changers can keep the spindle cutting
    • You are machining large or heavy workpieces that are difficult to position on a VMC
    You need higher rigidity for heavy cutting of cast iron, steel, or hard alloys

  • What is the difference between the positive T-type bed and inverted T-type column structures in your HMCs?

    These structures are designed for specific machining dynamics. The positive T-type bed (featured in our HDH-63) offers exceptional foundational rigidity, absorbing heavy cutting vibrations to ensure precision during high-efficiency production. The inverted T-type column-moving structure (featured in our HDH-100S) provides a massive, stable moving mass, which is optimal for maintaining accuracy over long travels when performing multi-sided machining on exceptionally large and heavy box-type workpieces.

  • What materials and industries are Taikan HMCs designed for?

    Taikan horizontal machining centers are highly versatile, compatible with machining aluminum alloys, cast iron, and hardened steel. They are widely used in the automotive and heavy machinery industries, engineered for high-precision machining of gearboxes, engine housings, pump bodies, and other complex box-type parts.

  • Why source Horizontal Machining Centers directly from Taikan as the OEM manufacturer?

    As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Taikan fully controls the engineering and manufacturing process—from the core casting of our high-rigidity T-type beds to the final assembly of spindles and rotary tables. Buying direct means you receive uncompromised factory quality, customized structural and spindle configurations to suit your specific production lines, guaranteed original spare parts, and highly competitive pricing without middleman markups.

  • What spindle configuration should I choose — BT40 or BT50?

    BT40 is practical for lighter cutting, smaller tools, and faster operation. BT50 is usually better suited to larger cutters, boring, and heavier metal removal. The correct choice depends on your cutting plan, not the assumption that a larger spindle is always better. Consider:
    • Which materials and cutter diameters will be used?
    • Is the process mainly drilling, finish milling, boring, or heavy roughing?
    • What torque is available at the expected cutting speed?
    • Is through-spindle coolant needed for deep holes?
    Aluminum may benefit from higher speed and acceleration, while cast iron and steel often require stronger low-speed torque and a rigid tool interface. Taikan offers customized spindle options across the series.

  • What automation options are available for Taikan horizontal machining centers?

    Taikan HMCs support various automation levels:
    Automatic Pallet Changer (APC): Standard on DH double-table series, enabling continuous production by alternating between two pallets
    Multi-pallet systems: Expandable to pallet pool systems for lights-out manufacturing and higher spindle utilization
    Robot integration: Compatible with robotic loading/unloading systems for unattended operation
    Tool magazine expansion: Flexible tool capacity to match complex multi-operation processes

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