Model | Unit | MF23 | |
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Type | A | B | |
CNC system | GSK 983 | ||
Working table size(L×W) | mm(in) | 1067x230 (42x9’’); 1246x230 (49x9’’) | |
T slot (Width × No.) | mm | 16x3 | |
Max. load-bearing | kg | 200 | |
Longitudinal travel (X axis) | mm(in) | 550 (22’’); 740 (29’’) | |
Cross travel (Y axis) | mm(in) | 300 (12’’) | |
Spindle sleeve travel (Z axis) | mm(in) | 103 (4’’) | |
Vertical travel of knee | mm(in) | 380 (15’’) | |
Ram travel | mm(in) | 315 (12’’) | |
Servo motor power | kW | 1 | |
Spindle motor power | kW | 2.2 | |
Spindle speed | rpm | Standard: 16 steps 60~4500 (50HZ) / 80-5440 (60HZ); |
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Optional: variable 60-4200 | |||
Spindle taper | Standard: R8; Optional: ISO40 | ||
Distance from spindle nose to table surface | mm(in) | 0-380 (0-15’’) | |
Rapid feed (X, Y, Z) | mm/min | 5000 | |
Milling head swiveling | ° | 90° | |
Milling head tilting | ° | 45° | |
Packing size (L×W×H) | mm | 1650×1900×2000 | |
Gross weight | kg | 1200 |
Model | Unit | MF23 | |
---|---|---|---|
Type | A | B | |
CNC system | GSK 983 | ||
Working table size(L×W) | mm(in) | 1067x230 (42x9’’); 1246x230 (49x9’’) | |
T slot (Width × No.) | mm | 16x3 | |
Max. load-bearing | kg | 200 | |
Longitudinal travel (X axis) | mm(in) | 550 (22’’); 740 (29’’) | |
Cross travel (Y axis) | mm(in) | 300 (12’’) | |
Spindle sleeve travel (Z axis) | mm(in) | 103 (4’’) | |
Vertical travel of knee | mm(in) | 380 (15’’) | |
Ram travel | mm(in) | 315 (12’’) | |
Servo motor power | kW | 1 | |
Spindle motor power | kW | 2.2 | |
Spindle speed | rpm | Standard: 16 steps 60~4500 (50HZ) / 80-5440 (60HZ); |
|
Optional: variable 60-4200 | |||
Spindle taper | Standard: R8; Optional: ISO40 | ||
Distance from spindle nose to table surface | mm(in) | 0-380 (0-15’’) | |
Rapid feed (X, Y, Z) | mm/min | 5000 | |
Milling head swiveling | ° | 90° | |
Milling head tilting | ° | 45° | |
Packing size (L×W×H) | mm | 1650×1900×2000 | |
Gross weight | kg | 1200 |
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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