Machining center

The worktable usually moves in a linear manner (X/Y/Z axis), and the spindle is fixed or mobile.

No turning function, and the workpiece cannot be rotated for turning.

Milling-turning center

It has a lathe spindle (which can hold the workpiece for rotation) and a power tool for milling.

Common configuration: spindle (turning) + power turret (milling) + C axis (workpiece indexing), supporting multi-task processing.