Specification | 25/6 | 31/6.35 | 40/6.35 |
Mild steel mm | 6 | 6.35 | 6.35 |
Stainless steel | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Cutting length mm | 2500 | 3100 | 4000 |
Max.cutting force KN | 165 | 145 | 165 |
Backgauge range mm | 750 | 750 | 750 |
Rake angle adjustment ° | 0.5~2.5 | 0.5~3 | 0.5~2.5 |
Strokes per minute | 12 | 10 | 8 |
Frame throat mm | * | * | * |
Number of holddowns | 14 | 17 | 22 |
Volume of oil tank L | 110 | 110 | 200 |
Motor power kw | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
Approx. weight kg | 4700 | 5500 | 8000 |
Length mm | 3445 | 4045 | 4995 |
Width mm | 1692 | 1737 | 1862 |
Height mm | 1615 | 1750 | 1900 |
Specification | 25/6 | 31/6.35 | 40/6.35 |
Mild steel mm | 6 | 6.35 | 6.35 |
Stainless steel | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Cutting length mm | 2500 | 3100 | 4000 |
Max.cutting force KN | 165 | 145 | 165 |
Backgauge range mm | 750 | 750 | 750 |
Rake angle adjustment ° | 0.5~2.5 | 0.5~3 | 0.5~2.5 |
Strokes per minute | 12 | 10 | 8 |
Frame throat mm | * | * | * |
Number of holddowns | 14 | 17 | 22 |
Volume of oil tank L | 110 | 110 | 200 |
Motor power kw | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
Approx. weight kg | 4700 | 5500 | 8000 |
Length mm | 3445 | 4045 | 4995 |
Width mm | 1692 | 1737 | 1862 |
Height mm | 1615 | 1750 | 1900 |
A knee type milling machine is a fundamental machine tool distinguished by its vertically adjustable worktable mounted on a "knee" casting. This knee moves precisely up and down a fixed column via a screw mechanism, enabling accurate Z-axis positioning crucial for diverse milling operations.
The core principle involves a rotating milling cutter removing material from a workpiece secured to the table. The adjustable knee mechanism allows controlled vertical movement (Z-axis), while the table provides longitudinal (X-axis) and transverse (Y-axis) travel. This 3-axis control facilitates complex machining of flat, angular, and contoured surfaces.
Since their development in the late 19th century, knee-and-column mills revolutionized machining. The iconic Bridgeport design (1938) popularized the turret style. While CNC machining centers dominate high-volume production, knee mills remain indispensable for flexibility, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness in job shops, schools, and repair facilities worldwide.
At Fortune Pacific, we engineer durable, high-precision knee type milling machines for demanding applications. Explore our range of vertical mills, horizontal mills, and CNC-ready models designed to enhance your workshop's capabilities. Discover the ideal machine for your metalworking, prototyping, or toolmaking needs.
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