Model | Unit | FGM1250 |
CNC system | NUM1050 | |
Workpiece outer diameter | mm | Φ220-1250 (8.7-49”) (max 1500 (59”)) |
Workpiece module | mm | 2-20 (max 25) |
No. of teeth | Unlimited | |
Max teeth width (spur gear) | mm | 710 (28”) |
Max helix angle | degree | ±35 |
Max workpiece weight | kg | 10000 |
Diameter of worktable | mm | Φ960 (38”) |
Height of worktable | mm | 1110 (44”) |
Diameter of grinding wheel | mm | Φ300-400 (12-16”) |
Max thickness of grinding wheel | mm | 63 (2.5”) |
Speed of grinding wheel | rpm | 2200 |
Periphery speed of grinding wheel | m/s | 34.5-46.8 |
Distance between tailstock and worktable | mm | 830-1330 |
Power of grinding apparatus | kW | 20 |
Model | Unit | FGM1250 |
CNC system | NUM1050 | |
Workpiece outer diameter | mm | Φ220-1250 (8.7-49”) (max 1500 (59”)) |
Workpiece module | mm | 2-20 (max 25) |
No. of teeth | Unlimited | |
Max teeth width (spur gear) | mm | 710 (28”) |
Max helix angle | degree | ±35 |
Max workpiece weight | kg | 10000 |
Diameter of worktable | mm | Φ960 (38”) |
Height of worktable | mm | 1110 (44”) |
Diameter of grinding wheel | mm | Φ300-400 (12-16”) |
Max thickness of grinding wheel | mm | 63 (2.5”) |
Speed of grinding wheel | rpm | 2200 |
Periphery speed of grinding wheel | m/s | 34.5-46.8 |
Distance between tailstock and worktable | mm | 830-1330 |
Power of grinding apparatus | kW | 20 |
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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