At the 62nd China Higher Education Expo, desktop CNC milling machine, as an innovative technical force, attracted the attention of many education circles and technology enthusiasts. Held from November 15 to 17, 2024 at the Chongqing International Expo Center, the expo brought together exhibitors and professional visitors from all over the country to discuss and showcase the latest educational equipment and technological achievements. With its unique design, convenient operation and wide application prospects, the desktop CNC milling machine has become a bright star in the expo.

Desktop CNC milling machine, as the name suggests, is a small and compact CNC machine tool that can be conveniently placed on the desktop for operation. Compared with traditional large-scale CNC machines, desktop CNC milling machines are more affordable in terms of price, which allows schools and educational institutions to introduce advanced CNC technology teaching equipment at a lower cost. This not only helps to reduce the cost of education, but also enables more schools and students to have the opportunity to come into contact with CNC technology, laying a solid foundation for cultivating future CNC technology talents.

At the fair, the desktop CNC milling machine is equipped with a professional-grade industrial-grade panel CNC system, which can be operated without the need for an additional computer. The system has built-in graphical simulation function and perfect self-diagnosis function, which can immediately alarm when there is an abnormality to ensure the safety of operation. In addition, the machine is also equipped with an electronic handwheel, which is convenient for users to operate manually, which further improves the flexibility and practicality of the machine tool.

Desktop CNC milling machines have a wide range of applications. In places such as metalworking maker training centers, campus maker spaces and innovation studios, desktop CNC milling machines have become an important tool for scientific and technological production and processing of parts. Students can use machine tools to process and manufacture various parts, so as to exercise their hands-on ability and innovative thinking. At the same time, the desktop CNC milling machine is also suitable for the integration of theory and practice, professional CNC training and the needs of enterprise scientific research units to process small parts. Its emergence undoubtedly provides a more convenient and efficient solution for the teaching and scientific research of CNC technology.

At the fair, a desktop 5-axis CNC milling machine attracted much attention. This machine combines all the advantages of a desktop CNC milling machine, but also enables more complex and precise machining thanks to 5-axis simultaneous technology. 5-axis linkage CNC machine tool is an important part of high-end equipment manufacturing, and it is also an important indicator to show the country's technical strength and industrial manufacturing capacity. In today's increasingly popular intelligent manufacturing and unmanned factories, the demand for 5-axis CNC talents is also increasing. Therefore, the emergence of desktop 5-axis CNC milling machine undoubtedly provides strong support for the cultivation of high-level CNC machining technical skills.

For schools and educational institutions, the introduction of desktop CNC milling machines can not only improve the quality and efficiency of teaching, but also cultivate students' innovative thinking and practical ability. Through the operation and practice of machine tools, students can gain a deeper understanding of the principles and applications of CNC technology, thus laying a solid foundation for their future development. At the same time, the desktop CNC milling machine can also provide strong support for the school's scientific research projects and experiments, and promote the continuous innovation and development of the school in the field of scientific research.