Top Milling Machine Manufacturers in China
1. WZ
Wuhan Heavy Duty Machine Tool Group Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO Group), stands out as a leading company in the production of heavy and super-heavy machine tools with a full range of extreme specifications in China. Established during China's “First Five-Year Plan” as one of 156 major projects, the company has evolved into a formidable research and development base for heavy and super-heavy CNC machine tools, as well as a major international processing collaboration center in central China. following a comprehensive relocation and transformation.
The company's product line covers more than 10 categories, including heavy-duty and super-heavy vertical and horizontal lathes, floor-type milling and boring machines, gantry milling and boring machines, gear hobbing machines, rotary tables, tunnel boring machines and special-purpose machines . equipment, with more than 400 varieties, all computer numerically controlled (CNC) and multifunctional. It provides services such as large-scale machine tool modification, equipment remanufacturing, mechanical processing and production of various castings and metal structural components. To date, more than 20 thousand sets of machines developed by the company serve sectors such as energy, transportation, metallurgy, machinery and railways, and are exported to more than 40 countries and regions.
With more than 3,000 employees, including 600 engineers and technicians, and numerous national and provincial experts, the company has contributed significantly to China's equipment manufacturing industry through its research and development efforts. It has completed several national “863” projects, major national scientific and technological projects and numerous provincial and municipal research initiatives, creating a set of high-quality CNC machine tools with independent intellectual property rights, meeting the demands of large national projects.
The company has received numerous awards for its innovative products, established and revised 36 heavy machine tool standards, participated in 47 national and industrial standards evaluations, and won more than 120 national patents. It has been recognized as a model company in service-oriented manufacturing, computerization and industrialization integration, and intelligent manufacturing, among other accolades.
Embracing the motto “Excellence in mind, meaning in action”, Wuhan Heavy Duty Machine Tool Group continues to push forward its strategic layout focusing on heavy machine tools and special machines, strengthening industrial chains, value chains and related service chains. It drives the transformation of “service+”, “product+” and “Internet+” business models, with the aim of becoming a world-class systems integrator and supplier of critical components in manufacturing high-quality equipment through of sustainable and high-quality development. .
2. BOOHI
Founded in 1965, Baoji Machine Tool Group has established itself as a prominent developer and manufacturer of CNC machine tools, playing a key role as an important CNC machine tool R&D and intelligent manufacturing base in China. The company, with its mission to manufacture excellent Chinese machine tools through ingenuity, has adopted a management model that integrates intelligent guidance, dual technology and market thrust, artisanal production and global service. It oversees 12 subsidiaries, has a total asset value of 20 billion yuan and employs a workforce of 3,500 people. With an annual machine tool output of 20,000 units, Baoji Machine Tool Group generates 3 billion yuan in revenue and has maintained its position at the forefront of China's machine tool industry for many years, with an export value of 30 million of dollars.
Baoji Machine Tool Group is dedicated to innovation, having established a comprehensive R&D and manufacturing system covering talent, technology and brand. The company's product line includes 14 main categories, more than 200 varieties and 400 specifications, led by intelligent machine tools, flexible processing units, intelligent manufacturing units and automated production lines. These products serve a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, engineering machinery, agriculture and professional education. The company carries out more than 30 national key projects, including the “Brain Replacement Project”, and operates five major global marketing service centers, positioning itself as an equipment supplier that drives the intelligent development of the global supply chain. industry.
Taking advantage of the Shaanxi branch of the National CNC Systems Engineering Technology Research Center, the company is committed to the secondary development of CNC systems and robots, as well as in-depth research and optimization of intelligent equipment solutions. Collaborating in the development of a new generation of intelligent machine tools, Baoji Machine Tool Group has co-built intelligent domestic production lines for CNC machine tools and robots, ensuring that critical automotive components are “Made in China”. By integrating advanced production technologies with big data and cloud platforms, the company is accelerating its transformation into smart production and aims to establish a “digital factory” by 2024.
Baoji Machine Tool Group adheres to the “talent strengthens the enterprise” strategy and has implemented a talent enhancement project for highly qualified individuals. The company has established a five-level skill development path for technical experts and formed a multi-level craftsman team and an innovation team. As one of China's leading research and development bases for high-quality CNC machine tools and intelligent manufacturing, Baoji Machine Tool Group remains steadfast in its mission to produce high-quality Chinese machine tools with craftsmanship spirit. The company adopts a dual approach of technological innovation and market expansion, creating a comprehensive R&D and manufacturing system that offers a wide range of high-quality machine tool products, widely used in the manufacture of high-quality equipment.
The company has the National CNC Systems Engineering Technology Research Center and national-level skills workshops. By fully utilizing the industrial Internet, big data and artificial intelligence, Baoji Machine Tool Group continuously advances the digitalization of production, management and services, striving to provide complete manufacturing solutions to its customers. The company has assembled a large team of innovative workers, technical elites and skilled artisans, and has repeatedly organized national, provincial and city vocational skills competitions.
During the “14th Five-Year Plan” period, Baoji Machine Tool Group is focused on high-quality development, accelerating customer-centric transformation toward market and product innovation, based on intelligent manufacturing and technological innovation, while time to improve quality and efficiency. The aim is to establish a cutting-edge research and development and manufacturing base for high-precision turning and milling compound machining centers and become a leading supplier of cutting-edge equipment in the industry.
The company has received numerous accolades, including the National May Day Labor Award, China Export Quality and Safety Demonstration Enterprise, Top Ten Enterprises for Independent Innovation in China's Machine Tool Industry, High-Quality Products Enterprise, China Machinery Industry Quality Credit Enterprise, National Machinery Industry Advanced Manufacturing Integration Backbone Enterprise and the Eighth Shaanxi Quality Award. It was listed by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology as a “2021 Excellent Smart Manufacturing Scenario Enterprise” and named a machine tool export base in Shaanxi Province, a pilot demonstration enterprise for smart manufacturing in Shaanxi Province , a base vocational skills training competition, a provincial-level highly qualified talent training base, a reference unit for the professional ethics of employees in Shaanxi Province, a pilot unit for the reform of industrial worker team building in the province and the city, a state-owned enterprise proactive in Baoji municipal corporate reform three-year action and one of the first batches of exclusive practical training bases for Baoji civil servants.
3. Kunming Machine Tool
Founded in 1936, Kunming Machine Tool Co., Ltd., now part of General Technology Group, is a foundation enterprise in China's large precision machine tool manufacturing industry. Located at Ciba Road No. 23, Kunming, Yunnan Province, this esteemed company has evolved from its original incarnation as the Central Machinery Factory. With a workforce of 940 employees and total assets worth 1.3 billion yuan, the company occupies a land area of 264,000 square meters and a building area of 140,000 square meters.
Kunming Machine Tool specializes in the production and sales of a variety of products, including horizontal boring and milling machines, floor-type boring and milling machines, gantry milling and boring machines, coordinate boring machines, horizontal machining centers and essential machine tool components. Its diverse product line features series such as KIKI, KITI, KHC-AUTO and KiMi, which meet diverse industrial needs with options such as CNC and horizontal boring machines and milling machines with digital display.
As a pioneer in its field, the company manufactured China's first horizontal boring machine in 1945 and continued to achieve milestones, including developing the country's first coordinate boring machine. It has been awarded for its high-quality products, such as the T42100 coordinate boring machine, which received the National Gold Quality Award in 1980.
Through dynamic evolution, including restructuring and stock listing in Hong Kong and Shanghai, Kunming Machine Tool has solidified its status in the industry. It has formed strategic partnerships such as the joint venture with TOS VARNSDORF and embarked on ambitious projects including the construction of a CNC heavy-duty precision machine tool manufacturing and casting base in the Songming National Economic and Technical Development Zone .
4. Qiqihar No.2 machine tool
Established in October 1950, Qiqihar No.2 Machine Tool (Group) Co., Ltd. (formerly known as Qiqihar Second Machine Tool Factory), has evolved into a prominent production base for heavy and super heavy CNC machine tools and large forging and pressing equipment in China. As a subsidiary of China General Technology Group, the company has grown into a modern industrial enterprise offering a broad product portfolio, including metal cutting machine tools, metal forming machine tools, specialized equipment and technical services.
Over its more than 70-year history, the company has achieved numerous milestones, such as developing China's first CNC milling machines, automatic cold heading machines, heavy-duty floor milling and boring machines, and press production lines multi-link CNC. . Serving vital industries such as civil aviation, shipbuilding, automotive, metallurgy and railway transit, Qiqihar No.2 Machine Tool has provided more than 2,000 significant pieces of equipment to key national enterprises, significantly contributing to the country's fundamental industrial construction.
The company's products primarily focus on heavy machinery, serving key national sectors with a diverse range of machine tools and industrial services, including retrofit, remanufacturing, machining and technical consultancy. In July 2008, the company rejoined the central corporate headquarters under China General Technology (Group) Holding Co., Limited, reflecting its central position in China's industrial landscape.
With a workforce of more than 4,500 people, including highly qualified engineers and technicians, and a large manufacturing space of 450,000 square meters, Qiqihar No.2 Machine Tool has advanced equipment such as precision guide rail grinding machines and boring and milling machines Gantry CNC from Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Japan and Russia. The company's emphasis on heavy-duty and super-heavy-duty machine tools has positioned it as a leader in the domestic industry, highlighted by the prestigious recognition of its “Qiqihar” brand as a renowned trademark in China.
5. PORJC
Founded in 1949, Beijing No.1 Machine Tool Co., Ltd. (BMT) is a state-owned enterprise specializing in manufacturing and maintaining high-quality CNC machine tools, focusing on integration and intelligence. Headquartered in the Shunyi District of Zhongguancun Science Park, BMT has a global presence, including subsidiaries such as Germany's Waldrich Coburg and Italy's CB Ferrari.
In line with the country's spirit of technological innovation, BMT was recognized as a “National Center for Business Technology” and houses a testing and calibration laboratory accredited by CNAS. The company repeatedly receives national awards for significant advancements in high-tech CNC machine tools and basic manufacturing equipment.
BMT offers a wide range of machine tool products, including heavy and ultra-heavy gantry milling machines, vertical lathes, CNC milling machines, CNC lathes, machining centers, complex milling machines and lathes, five-axis blade/wheel machining centers, grinding machines and super-precision machines. Its capabilities extend to integrated automatic production lines and machine tool remanufacturing, serving industries such as automotive, shipbuilding, power generation, rail transport, mold making and mechanical engineering.
Committed to customer service, BMT's mission is to create lasting shareholder value, respect for employees and robust support for the equipment industry. BMT continually pursues excellence and innovation, with the aim of becoming a globally competitive machine tool manufacturer and service provider.
6. Qizhong
Founded in 1950, Qiqihar No.1 Machine Tool Plant, now known as Qiqihaer Heavy CNC Equipment Co., Ltd. (QHNC), is a pillar in China's machine tool industry. Recognized as a specialized and resourceful “Small Giant” enterprise by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, QHNC is a leading manufacturer of high-quality, heavy-duty CNC machine tools.
QHNC's product line is dominated by vertical and horizontal lathes, encompassing more than 600 varieties in 10 major categories, including heavy-duty deep hole drilling and boring machines, roller lathes, vertical grinders and more. Many of these products filled domestic gaps and were exported to more than 30 countries and regions, including Europe, the United States, Japan and South Korea.
As a first-class national metrology company and a state-recognized major high-tech enterprise, QHNC is home to a national enterprise technology center and a research and development team led by experts who have made special government contributions and are industry-leading academics of machine tools. .
Adhering to the philosophy of “lean manufacturing and quality winning”, QHNC strives to exceed customers' expectations by becoming their process consultant and providing integrated solutions that ensure mutual benefits and win-win results. Committed to innovation-driven development, QHNC promotes the transformation and upgrading of enterprises to intelligent, service-oriented operations, with the aim of achieving new high-quality development goals.
The influence of the QHNC brand in the domestic equipment manufacturing sector is significant, with its vertical and horizontal heavy lathes acclaimed as China's leading brand and the “Qi Yi” brand machine tools recognized as famous Chinese products.
7. JIER
Established in 1937, Jinan Second Machine Tool Group Co., Ltd. (Jinan No.2 Machine Tool) has evolved into a prominent manufacturer of stamping equipment, known for being one of the largest forging equipment and metal cutting machine tool bases. heavy duty metal in China. Occupying an extensive area of 1.23 million square meters and employing more than 5,000 workers, the company has made significant contributions to China's machinery industry.
Jinan No.2 Machine Tool has a long history of innovation, including the creation of China's first gantry planer and power press in 1953 and 1955 respectively, earning the titles of “Home of Gantry Planing” and “Birth of Mechanical Presses”. Over the years, it has developed more than 600 domestic pioneering products, providing vital equipment support in various industries.
The company's product line encompasses forging equipment, CNC metal cutting machine tools, automation equipment, casting machines and CNC cutting equipment, serving key industries such as automotive, aerospace, rail transportation, energy, shipbuilding, metallurgy, molds and construction machinery. With a significant domestic market share, especially in heavy machinery presses, Jinan No.2 Machine Tool is not only a crucial supplier to China's automotive industry, but also exports to 67 countries and regions around the world.
Recognized by the State Council for its outstanding contributions to key technical equipment and acclaimed as one of the world's three largest manufacturers of CNC stamping equipment, Jinan No.2 Machine Tool stands out as a state-owned enterprise of national importance in the machinery industry- tool. It was selected as one of the first national business practice bases for vocational education teachers by four ministries, including the Ministry of Education, on September 23, 2019.
Jinan No.2 Machine Tool provides a comprehensive range of services, including pre- and after-sales support, machine equipment maintenance and modification, spare parts supply and external collaboration on castings, forgings, welding parts and machined parts . Its diverse product portfolio meets diverse customer needs, from mechanical presses and multi-station presses to high-precision CNC hydraulic machines and five-axis machining centers, as well as automation solutions and environmental equipment.
8. QCMTT
Founded in 1965, Qinchuan Machine Tool Group Co., Ltd. (stock code: 000837) stands as a titan in China's high-quality equipment manufacturing sector, specializing in precision CNC machine tools and the development and manufacturing of complex tools. As a national high-tech enterprise and an innovative pilot enterprise, Qinchuan is committed to equipping China and entering the global stage with its experience.
With a diverse portfolio including CNC lathes, machining centers, cylindrical grinding machines, gear processing machine tools, thread grinding machines and precision measuring equipment, Qinchuan provides advanced CNC equipment and complex tooling solutions. In addition, the company manufactures reducers for industrial robots, precision (special) gearboxes and other high-quality manufacturing products.
Qinchuan's product line extends to rolling functional components, automotive parts, precision gears, precision instruments and precision castings. They are also innovators in smart manufacturing, offering smart machine tools, high-quality CNC systems, automated production lines, digital workshops, and the Qinchuan Cloud for essential CNC technology and services.
The company's strategy is focused on leading its core products, pursuing high-quality manufacturing and supporting core components. They are dedicated to breaking new ground in smart manufacturing and core CNC technologies, actively carrying out major national R&D projects. Qinchuan's vision, encapsulated in its “5221” development goals, is to become a world-class integrated service provider and key component supplier in the domain of high-quality equipment manufacturing, driving original innovation at the core of industrial machine technology.
9. DMTG
Founded in 1935 and now a subsidiary of China General Technology Group, Dalian Machine Tool Group Co., Ltd. has established itself as one of China's leading manufacturers in the field of CNC machine tools, flexible manufacturing systems and complete sets of technology automation and equipment. It is particularly known for its CNC machine tools.
The company, initially known as Dalian Machine Tool Factory, was one of the leading companies in China's machine tool industry after the establishment of the People's Republic of China. In 1995, it merged with Dalian's major state-owned machine tool enterprises to form the Dalian Machine Tool Group Co., Ltd. In 2000, the Dalian Combined Machine Tool Research Institute, formerly under the Ministry of Machinery , was integrated into the Group. Following a series of acquisitions and joint ventures with industry giants from the United States, Germany and other countries, the company has significantly expanded its global presence and capabilities.
With the support of national policies to revitalize the old industrial base in Northeast China, and through the relocation and transformation of enterprises, two modern production bases were built in the Dalian Development Area and Wafangdian. These facilities have elevated the company to a prominent position in the manufacturing of CNC machine tools and functional components on a national level.
The company's extensive product range includes flexible CNC machining systems, intelligent manufacturing units, five-axis machining centers, turning and milling centers, high-speed precision machining centers, industrial robots, CNC systems and various machine tools. Innovation and integration of international technologies have kept Dalian Machine Tool at the forefront of the industry in China, with some products reaching international standards.
For more than eight decades, Dalian Machine Tool Group has supplied more than 500,000 machine tools to diverse industries such as automotive, railway transportation and mining, with a global reach covering more than 100 countries and regions. The company is proud of its contribution to China's industrial sector and remains committed to customer satisfaction, market development and providing a strong and efficient sales and after-sales service network, upholding the motto: “The Your satisfaction is our eternal pursuit.”
10. SMTCL
Founded in 1993 and building on a legacy that dates back to 1933, Shenyang Machine Tool is a benchmark in the Chinese machine tool industry. This publicly traded company, with stock code 000410 on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, is the product of a strategic merger of four industry-leading entities, including the renowned Shenyang First Machine Tool Factory.
Shenyang Machine Tool is praised for its extensive line of top-notch machine tools, which includes a variety of lathes and machining centers known for their exceptional precision and robustness. The company has been at the forefront of innovation, especially since 2010, with a focus on integrating pioneering materials, such as the microcrystalline alloy LZA4205, into its CNC towers, significantly increasing the quality and cost-benefit ratio of its products.
The company's expertise goes beyond manufacturing as it provides a variety of services related to spare parts for SMTCL lathes. Its comprehensive offerings span sales, maintenance, consulting and training, all aimed at simplifying the customer experience in selecting and using machine tool parts.
Shenyang Machine Tool also plays a crucial role in Shenyang CNC Machine Tool Industrial Park, a state-of-the-art manufacturing center bringing together nine major companies. This strategic involvement underscores the company's dedication to maintaining a leadership position in the global machine tool industry through continuous innovation and an unwavering commitment to quality.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Milling Machine Manufacturer
When selecting a milling machine manufacturer in China, there are several factors to consider. The following are some of the most important factors to consider:
Machine Quality
The quality of milling machines should be the top priority when selecting a manufacturer. It is important to choose a manufacturer that has a track record of producing high-quality machines that meet industry standards. I recommend researching the manufacturer's reputation and reading customer reviews to ensure the quality of their machines.
Price
Price is also an important factor to consider when selecting a milling machine manufacturer. I recommend comparing prices from different manufacturers to find the best deal. However, it is important to keep in mind that the cheapest option is not always the best option. It is important to consider the quality of the machines and the manufacturer's reputation when making a decision.
Customer service
Customer service is another important factor to consider when selecting a milling machine manufacturer. It's important to choose a manufacturer that offers excellent customer service and support. This includes providing technical support, answering questions, and resolving any concerns or issues that may arise.
Deadline
Delivery time is also an important factor to consider when selecting a milling machine manufacturer. It is important to choose a manufacturer who can deliver the machines within a reasonable time. I recommend asking for an estimated delivery time before placing an order to ensure the machines will arrive when needed.
In summary, when selecting a milling machine manufacturer in China, it is important to consider the quality of the machines, price, customer service and delivery time. By keeping these factors in mind and doing thorough research, you will be able to find a manufacturer that meets your needs and provides high-quality machines.
