Help with Milling Machines specifications:
Configuration
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| Spindle Orientation | |||
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| Horizontal | Horizontal milling machines have an X-Y table that permits positioning the work. Cutters are mounted on a horizontal arbor across the table. | ||
| Vertical | Vertical milling machines have a vertical spindle that is similar to the drill press, but with an X-Y table that permits positioning the work. | ||
| Universal | Universal milling machines can be used for either vertical or horizontal milling. The spindle head articulates to allow for either of type of milling operation. | ||
| Other | Special, proprietary or other unlisted spindle orientation. | ||
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| Machine Type | |||
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| Bed Mill | Bed mills have a pendant mounted spindle that moves up and down to move the cutting tool into the workpiece. Bed mills are generally stiffer than knee mills. | ||
| Bench Mill | Bench mills, also referred to as miniature or hobbyist mills, are designed to be mounted to a bench top. | ||
| Boring Mill / Jig Borer | Boring machines are milling machines that are used to bore a hole in a previously drilled hole to a specified finished size. Boring mills are typically used for large workpieces. In these machines, the spindle orientation may be horizontal or vertical. Jig borers are precision milling machines designed for more accurate boring of holes. | ||
| Gantry / Double Column Machine | Gantry milling machines are used with large workpieces. They allow for articulation of the spindle as needed for 5-axis and 6-axis milling machines. They may also be referred to as double column milling machines. | ||
| Knee Mill | Knee mills have an X-Y table that moves vertically to move the workpiece into the cutting tool. Knee mills are also referred to as knee and column mills or Bridgeport type mills (for the inventor of this type of milling machine). | ||
| Machining Center | Machining centers are machine tools used to automatically repeat operations on a workpiece. Most are computer numerically controlled (CNC). | ||
| Portable Mill | Portable milling machines are designed for easy transportation and are commonly used for on-site machining applications where the workpiece is too large or impractical to move. | ||
| Specialty / Other | Specialty, proprietary or other unlisted type of machine. | ||
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| Control | |||
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| Manual | Machines require manual loading, setup, and operation. . | ||
| Computer Numerical Control (CNC) | Computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines are used to perform very precise, automated, machining operations. | ||
| Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) | Programmable logic controllers (PLC) are used to program and control a sequence of machine operations. | ||
| Other | Special, proprietary or other unlisted control type. | ||
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| High-speed Milling / Machining | High-speed milling is a machining process characterized by high metal removal rates and low cutting forces. Current parameters for high-speed milling are acceleration rates greater than 2M/sec2 (.2G) and cutting speeds in excess of 1500M/min. | ||
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Specifications
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| Number of Axes | The number of axes that the device can drive or control. | ||
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| X-Axis Travel | X-axis travel is the maximum travel for the X-axis. | ||
| Search Logic: | All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value. | ||
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| Y-Axis Travel | Y-axis travel is the maximum travel for the Y-axis. | ||
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| Z-Axis Travel | Z-axis is the maximum travel for the Z-axis. | ||
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| Spindle Speed | Spindle speed is the rotational speed range of the spindle head. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| Spindle Motor Power | Drive power is the rated power of the turbine, electric motor, or reciprocating engine that drives the spindle. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| Number of Tools | The number of tools supported by the tool magazine. Simple machines accommodate only one tool. | ||
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Features
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| Features | |||
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| Automatic Tool Changer | Automatic tool changers allow a machine to perform more than one function without requiring an operator to change the tooling. | ||
| CAD / CAM Software | Milling machines include controls that support or include software packages for computer aided design (CAD) or computer aided manufacturing (CAM). | ||
| Cut-off Capability (tube, bar stock, etc.) | The milling machine can perform cut-off or sawing operations. | ||
| Digital Readout | The user interface includes a digital readout. | ||
| Pallet Changer | The milling machine has an automatic pallet changer for automatic loading and unloading of workpieces. | ||
| Rotary Table | Rotary tables include a function for rotating the workpiece and providing travel along other axes. | ||
| Spindle Cooling | The spindle head has a cooling system that prevents overheating and damage to the machinery during prolonged use. | ||
| Workspace Enclosure | The milling machine includes an enclosure that houses the workspace. | ||
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