Model | Unit | WGM300 |
CNC system | SIEMENS 840D | |
Workpiece outer diameter | mm | Φ20-300 (0.79-12”) (400 (16”)) |
Workpiece module | mm | 1-6 |
No. of teeth | 5-600 | |
Max teeth width | mm | 300 (12”) |
Max helix angle | degree | ±45 |
Grinding wheel speed: grinding | rpm | 2200-4000 |
Grinding wheel speed: dressing | rpm | 45-90 |
Grinding wheel size | mm | Φ300x160x125 (12x6.3x4.9”) |
Grinding wheel spindle power | kW | 15.5 |
Radial travel of column (X1 axis) | mm | 400 (16”) |
Tangential travel of carriage (Y1 axis) | mm | 220 (8.7”) |
Axial travel of slide (Z1 axis) | mm | 430 (17”) |
Distance from workpiece spindle end face to tailstock center | mm | 230-870 (9.1-34”) |
Model | Unit | WGM300 |
CNC system | SIEMENS 840D | |
Workpiece outer diameter | mm | Φ20-300 (0.79-12”) (400 (16”)) |
Workpiece module | mm | 1-6 |
No. of teeth | 5-600 | |
Max teeth width | mm | 300 (12”) |
Max helix angle | degree | ±45 |
Grinding wheel speed: grinding | rpm | 2200-4000 |
Grinding wheel speed: dressing | rpm | 45-90 |
Grinding wheel size | mm | Φ300x160x125 (12x6.3x4.9”) |
Grinding wheel spindle power | kW | 15.5 |
Radial travel of column (X1 axis) | mm | 400 (16”) |
Tangential travel of carriage (Y1 axis) | mm | 220 (8.7”) |
Axial travel of slide (Z1 axis) | mm | 430 (17”) |
Distance from workpiece spindle end face to tailstock center | mm | 230-870 (9.1-34”) |
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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