WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BORING MILLS

Boring mills serve a very vital role when it comes to mechanical and manufacturing processes. They are machines used to enlarge the internal diameter of holes. They can be used to produce blind holes or through holes depending on the preference of the user. Just like any other type of machine, they come in different shapes, styles and sizes. However, there are two main groups in which they are categorized. These are the horizontal boring machines and vertical boring milling machines. The two types can be used interchangeably to perform different boring operations. It is important to learn their working mechanisms in order to understand which type best suits various operations.

The horizontal boring mills are common in most industries and can be used for virtually all kinds of boring operations. They have a horizontal spindle that is used to produce horizontal hollows on a work piece. The horizontal spindle is attached to a machine head that is able to move in two different directions. In most machines, it can move horizontally and vertically while in others it can also move linearly towards and away from the work piece. The working mechanisms of this type of machine vary from one model to another.

The vertical boring mills are also a common type of boring machine used to produce vertical hollows. They have a vertical spindle and a horizontal table used to support the work piece. The table in most of the recent models can rotate to change the alignment of the work piece for easier machining. The vertical spindle is able to move in three different directions. These are the x y and z directions. The movements enable the user to change the position of the tool head on the work piece and also drive the boring tools into the work piece.

The two types of boring mills mentioned come in two main styles. These are the floor type and table type. The two styles define the size of the machine and how they are installed in a workshop. Floor types are larger in size and have high power specifications. They are mounted on floors and can be used to produce large hollows on large work pieces. The table type on the other hand is much smaller in size and is mounted on workshop tables. However, their small size does not necessarily mean that their working is limited. They are versatile in nature and can be used to perform numerous operations.