Model | Unit | RD80x25H |
Clamping type | Hydraulic lock | |
Max. drilling capacity in steel / in cast iron | mm | 80 / 100 (3.1” / 3.94”) |
Distance spindle axis to column generating line | mm | 500-2500 (19.7” – 98.4”) |
Diameter of column | mm | 550 (21.7”) |
Spindle taper | MT-6 | |
Spindle travel | mm | 450 (17.7”) |
Spindle speeds range | r/min | 16-1250 |
Spindle speeds series | 16 | |
Range of spindle feeds | r/min | 0.04-3.2 |
Spindle feeds | 16 | |
Max. distance spindle nose to working surface of base | mm | 550-2000 (21.7” – 78.7”) |
Dimension of worktable | mm | 1000×800×560 (39x32x2”) |
Dimension of base | mm | 3530×1400×300 (139x55x12”) |
Overall size | mm | 3730×1400×3790 |
Power of main motor | kW | 7.5 |
Gross weight / net weight | kg | 15000/11000 |
Packing dimension | mm | 4160×1650×2480 3820×1630×1700 |
Model | Unit | RD80x25H |
Clamping type | Hydraulic lock | |
Max. drilling capacity in steel / in cast iron | mm | 80 / 100 (3.1” / 3.94”) |
Distance spindle axis to column generating line | mm | 500-2500 (19.7” – 98.4”) |
Diameter of column | mm | 550 (21.7”) |
Spindle taper | MT-6 | |
Spindle travel | mm | 450 (17.7”) |
Spindle speeds range | r/min | 16-1250 |
Spindle speeds series | 16 | |
Range of spindle feeds | r/min | 0.04-3.2 |
Spindle feeds | 16 | |
Max. distance spindle nose to working surface of base | mm | 550-2000 (21.7” – 78.7”) |
Dimension of worktable | mm | 1000×800×560 (39x32x2”) |
Dimension of base | mm | 3530×1400×300 (139x55x12”) |
Overall size | mm | 3730×1400×3790 |
Power of main motor | kW | 7.5 |
Gross weight / net weight | kg | 15000/11000 |
Packing dimension | mm | 4160×1650×2480 3820×1630×1700 |
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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