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VKM40 Single Elevator Column Vertical Mill Machine
FORTUNE PACIFIC of VKM40 Single Elevator Column Knee type Heavy-duty Vertical Milling Machine has reasonable construction and superior machining functions such as drilling, boring, milling of plane, inclined plane and slot.
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Equipments
Optionals
Construction
The machine consists of column, base, knee, table, saddle, vertical head and so on as well as coolant system, lubrication system and electrical system. Main machine frames adopt premium cast meehanite with heavy solid design .
Rigid cutter head swivels ±45° from left to right;
Features
Main parts are casted with high-strength material and after artificial aging treatment;
Vertical milling head can swivel ±45° on the vertical plane and spindle bearing is tapered roller bearing;
The guideway pair on X, Y and Z axes are supersonic frequency quenched, precision grinded and scraped;
Lubrication system may make forced lubrication on the lead screw and guideway;
Applications
FORTUNE PACIFIC of VKM40 Single Elevator Column Knee type Heavy-duty Vertical Milling Machine has reasonable construction and superior machining functions such as drilling, boring, milling of plane, inclined plane and slot, and such functions available by use of the corresponding attachments.
Classification & Definition of the Milling Machine tool, what is milling?
Milling standards
National and international standards are used to standardize the definitions, environmental requirements, and test methods used for milling. Selection of the standard to be used is an agreement between the supplier and the user and has some significance in the design of the mill. In the United States, ASME has developed the standards B5.45-1972 Milling Machines and B94.19-1997 Milling Cutters and End Mills.
Milling Machine precision parameters
General tolerances include: +/-.005" for local tolerances across most geometries, +/-.010" for plastics with variation depending on the size of the part, 0.030" minimum wall thickness for metals, and 0.060" minimum wall thickness for plastics.[32]
Vertical Milling Machine
The milling machine in which the spindle axis is perpendicular to the table is called vertical milling machine.
Knee-Type Milling Machine
The milling machine which has a knee like projection at the middle is called knee-type milling machine. It is characterised by a vertical adjustable work table resting on a saddle supported by a knee.
Knee mill or knee-and-column mill
Refers to any milling machine whose x-y table rides up and down the column on a vertically adjustable knee. This includes Bridgeports.
Elevator milling machine
There are universal, horizontal and vertical, etc., mainly used for processing small and medium-sized parts, the most widely used.
Single-column milling machine
The former horizontal milling head can be moved along the column guide rail, and the table can be fed longitudinally;
Definition of the milling machine tools
FORTUNE PACIFIC milling machine mainly refers to a machine tool that uses a milling cutter to machine various surfaces of a workpiece. Usually, the milling cutter mainly moves in a rotary motion, and the movement of the workpiece and the milling cutter is a feed motion. It can process planes, grooves, and various surfaces, gears, and so on.
Product usage of the milling machine tools
FORTUNE PACIFIC milling machine is a versatile machine tool that can machine planes (horizontal, vertical), grooves (keyways, T-slots, dovetails, etc.), splitting parts (gears, spline shafts, sprockets) on the milling machine. Spiral surfaces (threads, spiral grooves) and various curved surfaces. In addition, the mill can also be used to process and cut the surface of the rotor and the inner hole. When the milling machine is working, the workpiece is mounted on the workbench or the indexing head and other accessories. The milling cutter rotates as the main motion, supplemented by the feed motion of the worktable or the milling head, and the workpiece can obtain the required machining surface. Due to the multi-edge interrupted cutting, the productivity of the milling machine is high. Simply put, milling machines are machines that can mill, drill and boring workpieces.
| Items | VKM40 |
| Working area | |
| Working table size(L×W) | 1700x400mm |
| T slot (Width × No. × Pitch) | 18x3x90mm |
| Max. load-bearing | 800kg |
| Max swiveling angle of vertical head | ±45º |
| Distance from spindle nose to worktable | 130-515mm |
| Distance from spindle axis to column guideway | 450mm |
| Travels | |
| Longitudinal travel (manual/auto) | 800/880mm |
| Cross travel (manual/ auto)) | 315/300mm |
| Vertical travel (manual/ auto)) | 385/365mm |
| Spindle | |
| Spindle motor power | 11kW |
| Spindle taper | ISO50 7:24 |
| Spindle speed | 30~1500rpm |
| Spindle speed step | 18 |
| Feed | |
| Feed rate (X/Y/Z) | 18 steps; 23.5-1180/23.5-1180/8-394mm/min |
| Rapid feed (X/Y/Z) | 2300/2300/770mm/min |
| Feed motor power | 3kW |
| Dimension and weight | |
| Overall dimensions(L×W×H) | 2556x2159x2328mm |
| Weight | 4250kg |
| Item 01 | Descriptions | |
| 01.01 | Draw bar | |
| 01.02 | Lifting crank | |
| 01.03 | Milling chuck（8pcs 4,5,6,8,10,12,14,16） | |
| 01.04 | Reducing sleeve | |
| 01.05 | Working lamp | |
| 01.06 | Coolant system | |
| 01.07 | Oil gun | |
| 01.08 | Double-ended wrench | |
| 01.09 | Inner hexagon spanner | |
| 01.10 | Operator manual |
| Item 02 | Descriptions | |
| 02.01 | 3-aixs Digital Read Out | |
| 02.02 | Dividing head | |
| 02.03 | Rotary table | |
| 02.04 | Machine vise | |
| 02.05 | Milling chuck 15pcs | |
| 02.06 | Clamping kit |
The machine consists of column, base, knee, table, saddle, vertical head and so on as well as coolant system, lubrication system and electrical system. Main machine frames adopt premium cast meehanite with heavy solid design .
Rigid cutter head swivels ±45° from left to right;
Features
Main parts are casted with high-strength material and after artificial aging treatment;
Vertical milling head can swivel ±45° on the vertical plane and spindle bearing is tapered roller bearing;
The guideway pair on X, Y and Z axes are supersonic frequency quenched, precision grinded and scraped;
Lubrication system may make forced lubrication on the lead screw and guideway;
Applications
FORTUNE PACIFIC of VKM40 Single Elevator Column Knee type Heavy-duty Vertical Milling Machine has reasonable construction and superior machining functions such as drilling, boring, milling of plane, inclined plane and slot, and such functions available by use of the corresponding attachments.
Classification & Definition of the Milling Machine tool, what is milling?
Milling standards
National and international standards are used to standardize the definitions, environmental requirements, and test methods used for milling. Selection of the standard to be used is an agreement between the supplier and the user and has some significance in the design of the mill. In the United States, ASME has developed the standards B5.45-1972 Milling Machines and B94.19-1997 Milling Cutters and End Mills.
Milling Machine precision parameters
General tolerances include: +/-.005" for local tolerances across most geometries, +/-.010" for plastics with variation depending on the size of the part, 0.030" minimum wall thickness for metals, and 0.060" minimum wall thickness for plastics.[32]
Vertical Milling Machine
The milling machine in which the spindle axis is perpendicular to the table is called vertical milling machine.
Knee-Type Milling Machine
The milling machine which has a knee like projection at the middle is called knee-type milling machine. It is characterised by a vertical adjustable work table resting on a saddle supported by a knee.
Knee mill or knee-and-column mill
Refers to any milling machine whose x-y table rides up and down the column on a vertically adjustable knee. This includes Bridgeports.
Elevator milling machine
There are universal, horizontal and vertical, etc., mainly used for processing small and medium-sized parts, the most widely used.
Single-column milling machine
The former horizontal milling head can be moved along the column guide rail, and the table can be fed longitudinally;
Definition of the milling machine tools
FORTUNE PACIFIC milling machine mainly refers to a machine tool that uses a milling cutter to machine various surfaces of a workpiece. Usually, the milling cutter mainly moves in a rotary motion, and the movement of the workpiece and the milling cutter is a feed motion. It can process planes, grooves, and various surfaces, gears, and so on.
Product usage of the milling machine tools
FORTUNE PACIFIC milling machine is a versatile machine tool that can machine planes (horizontal, vertical), grooves (keyways, T-slots, dovetails, etc.), splitting parts (gears, spline shafts, sprockets) on the milling machine. Spiral surfaces (threads, spiral grooves) and various curved surfaces. In addition, the mill can also be used to process and cut the surface of the rotor and the inner hole. When the milling machine is working, the workpiece is mounted on the workbench or the indexing head and other accessories. The milling cutter rotates as the main motion, supplemented by the feed motion of the worktable or the milling head, and the workpiece can obtain the required machining surface. Due to the multi-edge interrupted cutting, the productivity of the milling machine is high. Simply put, milling machines are machines that can mill, drill and boring workpieces.
Features
Main parts are casted with high-strength material and after artificial aging treatment;
Vertical milling head can swivel ±45° on the vertical plane and spindle bearing is tapered roller bearing;
The guideway pair on X, Y and Z axes are supersonic frequency quenched, precision grinded and scraped;
Lubrication system may make forced lubrication on the lead screw and guideway;
Main parts are casted with high-strength material and after artificial aging treatment;
Vertical milling head can swivel ±45° on the vertical plane and spindle bearing is tapered roller bearing;
The guideway pair on X, Y and Z axes are supersonic frequency quenched, precision grinded and scraped;
Lubrication system may make forced lubrication on the lead screw and guideway;
Standard accessories
1. Cutter arbor;
1. Cutter arbor;
2. Draw bar;
3. Inner hexagon spanner;
4. Oil gun;
5. Middle sleeve;
6. Milling chuck;
Construction
The machine consists of column, base, knee, table, saddle, vertical head and so on as well as coolant system, lubrication system and electrical system. Main machine frames adopt premium cast meehanite with heavy solid design .
Rigid cutter head swivels ±45° from left to right;
The machine consists of column, base, knee, table, saddle, vertical head and so on as well as coolant system, lubrication system and electrical system. Main machine frames adopt premium cast meehanite with heavy solid design .
Rigid cutter head swivels ±45° from left to right;
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Knee Type Milling Machine: Precision Versatility for Industrial Manufacturing
What is a Knee Type Milling Machine?
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.
Working Principle
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.
Key Applications
- Tool & Die Making: Precision molds, jigs, fixtures
- Prototyping: Rapid part development
- Maintenance Shops: Equipment repair & part fabrication
- General Machining: Slotting, drilling, facing, keyway cutting
- Aerospace & Automotive: Component manufacturing
Distinctive Features & Advantages
- Vertical Adjustability: Knee movement enables quick workpiece height changes
- Rigid Construction: Robust cast iron frame ensures stability
- Manual & CNC Options: Traditional control or computer numerical precision
- Turret Design (Common): Swiveling milling head for multi-angle machining
- Wide Workpiece Compatibility: Handles various sizes and shapes
Primary Classifications
- Vertical Knee Mill: Spindle axis perpendicular to table (most common)
- Horizontal Knee Mill: Spindle axis parallel to table (for heavy stock removal)
- Universal Knee Mill: Table swivels for complex angular cuts
- Turret Mill: Head rotates on turret for flexible positioning
Main Components
- Base & Column: Primary support structure
- Knee: Vertically moving saddle supporting the table
- Saddle & Table: Hold and position the workpiece (X/Y axes)
- Milling Head: Houses spindle, motor, and quill (Z-axis)
- Arbor/Spindle: Rotating shaft holding cutting tools
- Controls: Manual handwheels or CNC interface
Evolution & Industry Significance
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.
Fortune Pacific: Your Knee Mill Solution
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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