Model | Unit | RD32x7 | RD32x7P |
Clamping type | Mechanical lock | ||
Coolant system | No | Yes | |
Max. drilling capacity in steel / in cast iron | mm | 31.5 / 35 (1.2” / 13.8”) | |
Max. tapping capacity | mm | Cast iron Φ20 (0.79”) ; steel Φ16 (0.63”) | |
Distance spindle axis to column generating line | mm | 300-700 (11.8” – 27.6”) | |
Diameter of column | mm | Φ150 (5.9”) | |
Spindle taper | MT-3 | ||
Spindle travel | mm | 130 (5.1”) | |
Spindle speeds range | rpm | 100-1600 | |
Spindle speeds steps | steps | 8 | |
Spindle feeds | mm/r | 0.08, 0.14, 0.23 | |
Rotary angle of rocker in horizontal plane | degree | 360° | |
Distance between spindle nose to working surface of base | mm | 275-680 (10.8” – 26.8”) | |
Dimension of worktable | mm | 250x250x250 (9.8” x 9.8” x 9.8”) | |
Dimension of base | mm | 1050x550x120 (41x22x4.7”) |
1200x625x155 (47x25x6.1”) |
Overall size | mm | 1235x550x1195 |
1235x625x1230 |
Motor power | kW | 0.75 or 1.1 | |
Gross weight / net weight | kg | 390 / 310 | 580 / 500 |
Packing dimension | mm | 1220x620x1280 | 1270x690x1370 |
Model | Unit | RD32x7 | RD32x7P |
Clamping type | Mechanical lock | ||
Coolant system | No | Yes | |
Max. drilling capacity in steel / in cast iron | mm | 31.5 / 35 (1.2” / 13.8”) | |
Max. tapping capacity | mm | Cast iron Φ20 (0.79”) ; steel Φ16 (0.63”) | |
Distance spindle axis to column generating line | mm | 300-700 (11.8” – 27.6”) | |
Diameter of column | mm | Φ150 (5.9”) | |
Spindle taper | MT-3 | ||
Spindle travel | mm | 130 (5.1”) | |
Spindle speeds range | rpm | 100-1600 | |
Spindle speeds steps | steps | 8 | |
Spindle feeds | mm/r | 0.08, 0.14, 0.23 | |
Rotary angle of rocker in horizontal plane | degree | 360° | |
Distance between spindle nose to working surface of base | mm | 275-680 (10.8” – 26.8”) | |
Dimension of worktable | mm | 250x250x250 (9.8” x 9.8” x 9.8”) | |
Dimension of base | mm | 1050x550x120 (41x22x4.7”) |
1200x625x155 (47x25x6.1”) |
Overall size | mm | 1235x550x1195 |
1235x625x1230 |
Motor power | kW | 0.75 or 1.1 | |
Gross weight / net weight | kg | 390 / 310 | 580 / 500 |
Packing dimension | mm | 1220x620x1280 | 1270x690x1370 |
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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