Model | Unit | FGM320 |
Type | B | |
CNC system | NUM1050 | |
Workpiece outer diameter | mm | Φ30-320 (1.2-13”) |
Max gear ring thickness | mm | 450 (18”) |
Workpiece normal module | mm | 2-16 |
Max helix angle | degree | ±45 |
Distance from workhead center to grinding wheel center | mm | 45-300 (1.8-12”) |
Distance between headstock and tailstock center | mm | 280-1100 (11-43”) |
Max workpiece weight | kg | 80 |
Spindle of grinding wheel | SIEMENS IFE synchronous motor | |
Speed of grinding wheel | rpm | 5900 |
Thickness of grinding wheel | mm | 50 (2”) |
Inner diameter of grinding wheel | mm | 75 (3”) |
Diameter of grinding wheel | mm | Φ160-250 (6.3-9.8”) |
Positioning accuracy of X axis | mm | 0.003 |
Positioning accuracy of Z axis | mm | 0.005 |
Positioning accuracy of C axis | ‘’ | ±5 |
Power of grinding wheel spindle | kW | 25 |
Total motor power | kW | 100 |
Net weight | kg | 7600 |
Machine size | mm | 6720x6000x2500 |
Model | Unit | FGM320 |
Type | B | |
CNC system | NUM1050 | |
Workpiece outer diameter | mm | Φ30-320 (1.2-13”) |
Max gear ring thickness | mm | 450 (18”) |
Workpiece normal module | mm | 2-16 |
Max helix angle | degree | ±45 |
Distance from workhead center to grinding wheel center | mm | 45-300 (1.8-12”) |
Distance between headstock and tailstock center | mm | 280-1100 (11-43”) |
Max workpiece weight | kg | 80 |
Spindle of grinding wheel | SIEMENS IFE synchronous motor | |
Speed of grinding wheel | rpm | 5900 |
Thickness of grinding wheel | mm | 50 (2”) |
Inner diameter of grinding wheel | mm | 75 (3”) |
Diameter of grinding wheel | mm | Φ160-250 (6.3-9.8”) |
Positioning accuracy of X axis | mm | 0.003 |
Positioning accuracy of Z axis | mm | 0.005 |
Positioning accuracy of C axis | ‘’ | ±5 |
Power of grinding wheel spindle | kW | 25 |
Total motor power | kW | 100 |
Net weight | kg | 7600 |
Machine size | mm | 6720x6000x2500 |
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.
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