Model | RD40x13H |
Max. Drilling capacity in steel / In Cast Iron | 40mm (1.57”) |
Distance spindle axis to column generating line | 300-1300mm (11.8” – 51.2”) |
Diameter of column | 300mm |
Spindle taper | MT-4 |
Spindle travel | 280mm (11”) |
Spindle speeds range | 32-2500r/min |
Spindle speeds steps | 16 |
Range of Spindle feeds | 0.10-1.25mm/r |
Spindle feeds steps | 8 |
Max. distance from spindle nose to working surface of base | 300-1320mm (11.8” – 52”) |
Dimension of worktable | 600×450×450mm |
Dimension of base | 2050×900×200mm |
Overall size | 2100×900×2300mm |
Power of main motor | 3kW |
Gross weight / net weight | 2500/2100kg |
Packing dimension | 2350x1060x2450mm |
Model | RD40x13H |
Max. Drilling capacity in steel / In Cast Iron | 40mm (1.57”) |
Distance spindle axis to column generating line | 300-1300mm (11.8” – 51.2”) |
Diameter of column | 300mm |
Spindle taper | MT-4 |
Spindle travel | 280mm (11”) |
Spindle speeds range | 32-2500r/min |
Spindle speeds steps | 16 |
Range of Spindle feeds | 0.10-1.25mm/r |
Spindle feeds steps | 8 |
Max. distance from spindle nose to working surface of base | 300-1320mm (11.8” – 52”) |
Dimension of worktable | 600×450×450mm |
Dimension of base | 2050×900×200mm |
Overall size | 2100×900×2300mm |
Power of main motor | 3kW |
Gross weight / net weight | 2500/2100kg |
Packing dimension | 2350x1060x2450mm |
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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