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Customer Story | Building "joints" for humanoid robots—with a 100% pass rate! How did this company do it?
Release date:
2025-07-02
AFMING empowers precision manufacturing!
"Currently, 95% of the (AFMING) five-axis machining centers in the workshop are producing humanoid robot joints." The pass rate is 100%. "Li Jie, the head of Dongguan Lewei Precision Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Lewei), introduced."
Walking into Livi's workshop, one efficient GMU-series five-axis machining center after another is steadily "forging" the robust steel frames of humanoid robots—starting with their nimble Finger joints To the load-bearing Hip bone connector , from the precise Chest cavity structural component To the steady Plantar component ……
As a precision manufacturing company primarily serving European and American orders, Lovie initially thrived by processing aluminum materials. In 2017, the company underwent a strategic transformation, entering the precision manufacturing sector with operations now spanning aerospace, new-energy vehicles, and humanoid robotics. However, recognizing the limitations of its existing three-axis machining centers—such as frequent clamping issues and insufficient precision in multi-process applications—and driven by the surging demand from emerging industries for complex structural components, Lovie decided to upgrade its equipment by introducing high-performance five-axis machining centers.
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Improved processing efficiency 50%
Five-axis approach breaks the "involution" deadlock
Buying a five-axis machine isn’t following the trend—it’s a necessity for survival, Li Jie admitted frankly. “We’re here to address the pain points of efficiency and precision in polyhedral machining.” In 2022, after thoroughly evaluating several domestic equipment manufacturers, the Lovie team ultimately set their sights on TOSDA Holding's subsidiary— AFMING's GMU-800 Five-Axis Machining Center , its gantry structure's greatest advantage is The airframe boasts greater rigidity, with precision and stability far exceeding expectations. Even more surprisingly for them "Localized Services" With robust support in place, AFMING engineers arrived on-site the very day the equipment was moved into the workshop to begin debugging—and by the next day, production was already running smoothly, beating the timeline for imported equipment by a full two weeks!
"This GMU-800 five-axis machining center has been in continuous use for three years, yet its precision remains consistently reliable. 'During tight delivery deadlines, we used to require seven machines just to produce a single part—but now, 1 to 2 five-axis machines can handle the job effortlessly,' Li Jie explains, highlighting the transformation. Previously, when machining humanoid robot prototypes, parts often needed multiple setups due to the limitations of three-axis machines, making it difficult to maintain precise tolerances. Today, the same task can be completed in just 2 or 3 processing steps, not only improving accuracy and boosting efficiency but also significantly reducing labor costs. For instance, take cavity components ordered by European and American clients: while a three-axis machine would take 24 hours per part, the five-axis setup now completes the job in just 10.5 hours." Efficiency improved by more than 50%.
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Accuracy down to the thickness of a human hair One-third
Overcoming the Challenges in Precision Machining for Humanoid Robots
“Customers require a straightness tolerance of 0.02mm–0.03mm and a position tolerance of approximately 0.02mm, which is equivalent to The error is thinner than one-third the width of a human hair. , AFMING's equipment can easily meet the requirements.
The key to why the AFMINGGMU series five-axis machining center can achieve "micron-level" efficient production lies in Equipped with a self-developed high-performance spindle and GTRT gear-driven cradle rotary table technology featuring high rigidity and high torque, Balancing precision, stability, and production efficiency, it provides robust support for the manufacturing of high-precision components.
He also added that, Currently, all delivered humanoid robot components have a 100% pass rate, and customer satisfaction remains high. It is precisely through its excellent quality performance that Lovie has built a strong reputation in the industry, attracting more and more robotics industry clients to proactively seek collaboration—resulting in high-quality orders that continue to grow exponentially, like a snowball rolling downhill.
From the second half of 2024 to May 2025, orders related to humanoid robots have already accounted for 50% of total demand. From dexterous hands and arm joints to core structural components such as the chest cavity, hip bones, thighs, and even foot soles, Lovie has achieved full coverage in the precision manufacturing of critical parts across the entire humanoid robot lineup.
Facing the industry's explosive growth, Lovie quickly implemented its production capacity strategy: in 2024, it once again made bulk purchases of AFMING equipment. Four new GMU-400 and six GMU-600 five-axis machining centers have been added. , providing strong assurance for the continuously growing order demand.
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Service is Combat strength
From precision machining to long-term collaboration
In Lwei’s transformation journey, AFMING has provided “reliable” after-sales service—what Li Jie repeatedly described as a “reassuring reassurance.” From equipment installation to debugging, engineers have been on hand every step of the way, ensuring incredibly swift responses to any issues that arise. “After more than three years of collaboration, we couldn’t be happier with AFMING’s after-sales support,” Li Jie admitted frankly. This combination of “timely, professional, and thorough” service is precisely why Lwei feels confident continually investing its production capacity in AFMING equipment.
Based on this trust, Lovie is planning a new round of production capacity upgrades. "In the future, we expect to introduce 4 to 6 AFMING five-axis machining centers." Li Jie revealed that, at the cusp of a booming humanoid robot industry, AFMING’s five-axis equipment—boasting the dual advantages of "precision and reliability + worry-free service"—is rapidly emerging as a strategic production tool enabling Lovie to seize a competitive edge in the market.
The humanoid robot industry is experiencing explosive growth, with market demand poised to surpass the million-unit mark. AFMING will collaborate with numerous industry partners to deliver advanced five-axis machining solutions, helping customers embrace the exciting future of the humanoid robotics sector together.
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