Collection of the most popular types of industrial machinery and equipment today

Currently on the market there are many different types of industrial machinery and equipment. So what are the most popular types of industrial machinery and equipment today? Let's find out with 1C Vietnam in the article below.

1. What is industrial machinery and equipment?

Industrial machinery is defined as machinery and equipment used in the manufacturing process. The goal of these devices is to increase productivity, quality and reduce costs in the production process. There are many different types of industrial equipment, used in the manufacturing industry and used for different purposes. Here are some examples of industrial machinery:

• Milling machine
• Horizontal milling machine
• Vertical milling machine
• Lathe
• CNC machine

2. Market overview of industrial machinery and equipment

Industrial machinery and equipment are manufactured by many large companies, such as Caterpillar, Deere Co, ABB Group. The international manufacturing machinery market size is valued at USD 572.62 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand to USD 783.85 billion by 2025 at a CAGR of 9%. The rapid growth during this period came mainly from rapid advances in technology that would drive innovation in industrial machinery.

The North American region is home to the majority of the largest machinery manufacturers in the world, accounting for 33% of the market share. The Asia Pacific region accounts for about 26% of the market share and South America accounts for about 1% of the market share.

3. The most popular types of industrial machinery and equipment today

3.1. Milling machine

Milling machines perform machining operations related to creating round curves for flat surfaces, grooving hinges, cutting grooves, polishing edges, etc. The machine is used to machine flat, rough and uneven surfaces. even. Typically, most CNC milling machines have an accuracy ranging from 0.01mm to 0.03mm. Additionally, a standard milling cutter set has cutter diameters from approximately 16mm to 630mm. The diameter is selected based on the depth and width of milling.

Commonly used milling machines: vertical milling machine, horizontal milling machine, bed milling machine, copy milling machine and specialized milling machine.  

3.2. Drill

A drill is a device with a drill head for drilling holes in various surfaces. This machine is commonly used in the metal and carpentry fields.

Some popular types of drilling machines today:

• Power drill
• Magnetic drilling machine
• Metal drilling machine
• Bench drill

3.3. Lathe  

The lathe turns the workpiece into various desired shapes and designs. This process involves rotation of a part while a single-point cutter moves parallel to the axis of rotation, typically performed on both the outer and inner surfaces of the workpiece. Lathes are widely used in metalworking, woodworking, metal spinning, thermal spraying and glass processing. There are many types of lathes and are classified with different uses.

3.4. Quality testing machine

Quality testing machines are used to measure the quality of goods and services. This equipment is used in the final stage of the production process to check whether the product meets output standards before leaving the factory. Examples of quality testing tools include:

• Profile projector
• Rockwell hardness tester
• Coordinate measuring machine
• Surface roughness testing machine
• Bore measuring tool for metal items

3.5. Packing machine

A packaging machine is a device capable of packaging products with pre-set quantities. The packaging process includes cleaning, making, sorting, sealing, labeling, wrapping and palletizing. There are two commonly used types of packaging machines: automatic packaging machines and semi-automatic packaging machines.

3.6. Grinding machine

Grinding machines participate in the processing and manipulation of materials made from wood and metal, helping to grind precise dimensions and create surfaces with high perfection. The grinder is suitable for processing hard materials and shallow cuts. The most common size of this device is 115mm to 230mm. Based on specific functions and applications, there are 3 types of grinders commonly used today:

• Angle grinder
• Straight grinder
• 2-stone grinding machine.

3.7. Crane

Cranes are machines used to lift large objects and move them horizontally from one place to another. Cranes are often used to move objects with a tonnage from 1 ton to 500 tons within a certain area, usually a factory. The crane is made up of 3 main parts: steel structure, lifting equipment and electrical system. Cranes are often used to:

• Loading and unloading materials from trucks
• Pour or pull molds into stamping machines of manufacturing plants
• Put raw materials into the machine during production
• Move various parts and pieces during assembly

3.8. Surface treatment machine

Surface treatment is an additional process applied to material surfaces with the purpose of adding functions, such as anti-wear and rust resistance to improve and enhance their appearance. In addition, the machine also performs auxiliary tasks such as painting and heat treatment.

Common surface treatment methods:

• Clean
• Polish
• Paint
• Plating
• Heat treatment

Manufacturing machinery can be classified in many ways depending on the industry, scale, and purpose of the equipment. Machines improve work efficiency while helping companies meet increasing production demands. However, in order for machines to operate effectively, businesses need to have a reasonable usage plan and manage a stable source of raw materials to avoid unnecessary losses. If you are interested in a software that can automatically calculate material needs and have the ability to plan production, learn about 1C:Company Management immediately. Immediately refer to information about the solution at 1C Vietnam's website.