Specification | Unit | VBM50 |
Table size | mm | 2100x500 (83″x20″) |
T-slot (width × No. × pitch) | mm | 20x4x100 |
Max. load of table | kg | 2000 |
Longitudinal travel (X-axis) | mm | 1500 (59″) /stepless |
Cross travel (Y-axis) | mm | 670 (26″) /stepless |
Vertical travel (Z-axis) | mm | 670 (26″) |
Spindle taper | ISO50 7:24 | |
Spindle speed / steps | rpm | 35-1345(50HZ); 40-1600(60HZ) / 12 |
Distance from spindle axis to vertical guideway | mm | 610 (24″) |
Distance from spindle nose to table surface | mm | 0-670 (0-26″) |
Feed speed and step of axis X/Y (longitudinal /cross) | mm/min | 20-1800/stepless |
Feed speed and step of Axis Z (vertical) | mm/min | 10-900/stepless |
Rapid Traverse of axis X/Y (longitudinal /cross) | mm/min | 3500 |
Rapid Traverse of axis Z (vertical) | mm/min | 1750 |
Main motor | kW | 7.5 |
Feed motor | kW | 2 |
Elevating motor for headstock | kW | 2 |
Lubricant pump motor | kW | 0.12 |
Coolant pump motor | kW | 0.55 |
Package dimension | mm | 2280x2280x2830 |
Overall dimension | mm | 3300x2380x2750 |
Net weight / gross weight | kg | 7300 / 8000 |
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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