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Milling machines
A cutting machine that removes material by feeding a workpiece past a rotating multi-tooth cutter to produce a flat, angular, or curved surface.
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end mills
Industrial machinery; Milling machines
They look like drill bits but are sharpened on the sides as well as the ends. Held in an end mill holder, they are used to cut slots, pockets or surfaces. End mills are normally flat but "ball end" ...
4th axis
Industrial machinery; Milling machines
In milling, in addition to the X-, Y- and Z-axis, the 4th axis is called the A-axis or rotary axis and is provided by an optional rotary table.
computer numeric control (CNC)
Industrial machinery; Milling machines
Instead of you turning the handwheels, a computer determines the speed and distance and drives DC motors called "stepper motors" or "servos" to move the lathe for you.
digital readout (DRO)
Industrial machinery; Milling machines
Digital readouts incorporate an electronic box with a screen that reads out numbers rather than looking at the graduations on the handwheels to determine movement. If offers two advantages: For those ...
adjustable zero handwheels
Industrial machinery; Milling machines
On base model machines, plain handwheels are used. They are laser engraved with 50 marks (inch) or 100 marks (metric) and numbers for reference. Adjustable zero handwheels allow you to stop at any ...
rotary column attachment
Industrial machinery; Milling machines
This function allows the vertical column to be rotated from side to side to do angled milling or drilling. It is included in the design of the 2000-series mills or can be added as an option (P/N ...
column ram
Industrial machinery; Milling machines
On the 2000-series mills, a "ram" is added that allows the entire column to be moved in and out and swung from side to side. It is designed based around the movements of the machine shop workhorse - ...
