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格力数控机床发展史:一部中国制造的逆袭史诗
Core Insights - The article discusses the evolution of China's machine tool industry, highlighting the challenges and breakthroughs faced by Gree Electric Appliances in the high-end machine tool sector [1][4][16] Industry Overview - Machine tools are referred to as the "mother machine" of the manufacturing industry, essential for producing various products from automobiles to smartphones [1] - China's machine tool industry has a historical foundation, with the first CNC milling machine developed in 1958, but faced stagnation due to weak technological foundations and historical disruptions [1][2] Challenges in the Machine Tool Sector - By 2012, China's machine tool industry was characterized by a "low-end melee and high-end loss," with core technologies heavily reliant on imports, particularly in high-end CNC systems and key components [2][4] - Structural overcapacity was evident, with a significant drop in metal processing machine consumption growth from 32.9% in 2011 to -2.1% in 2012, leading to a prolonged demand slump [2] Gree's Entry into the Machine Tool Industry - Gree, a major home appliance manufacturer, recognized the dependency on imported high-end machine tools and decided to develop its own CNC machine tools to gain control over core technologies [4][5] - The company initiated its journey into the machine tool sector in 2013, leveraging its extensive manufacturing experience and existing knowledge of machine structures and systems [5][6] R&D and Breakthroughs - Gree adopted a strategy of unlimited R&D investment, overcoming initial challenges and skepticism to establish a dedicated CNC machine tool R&D team [7][8] - The first self-developed CNC machine, the GA-V2310 engraving machine, was launched in 2015, marking a significant milestone in Gree's machine tool development [8][9] Advancements in High-End Machine Tools - Gree successfully developed its first five-axis CNC machine, the GA-F500, in 2017, achieving a positioning accuracy of 3 microns, which positioned the company among high-end CNC machine manufacturers [12][13] - The company has since expanded its product offerings, including five-axis linkage, vertical, horizontal, and gantry machining centers, with a high external supply ratio of 75% [14][15] Global Expansion and Recognition - Gree's machine tools have gained international recognition, with awards at prestigious exhibitions, and the company has begun exporting its technology and products globally [13][14] - The establishment of the Gree Intelligent Equipment Sanxi Smart Industrial Park in 2022 supports the company's ambition to become a benchmark in the global intelligent equipment industry [13] Future Goals and Challenges - Despite significant achievements, Gree acknowledges its reliance on imported high-end precision components, which account for over 40% of the total machine cost, and aims to achieve a 70% self-sufficiency rate in key components by 2026 [16]