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A milling machine uses a horizontal arbor or vertical spindle to rotate a cutting tool above a horizontal table that moves a clamped and stationary workpiece using feed motion transmitted from the machine tool. The cutting tool shaves off and removes small sections of material from the surfaces of the workpiece until its final machined specifications are produced. For example, face milling creates a flat surface on the workpiece, periphery milling generates a primary surface parallel to the spindle rotation, and slot milling produces a slot or channel in the workpiece.

Milling Machines: Articles

Turn Toward Greater Machining Solutions

Absolute Machine Tools, turning, milling

Expanded efficiencies built into turning centers and lathes result in productivity increases for shops of all sizes.

Expanded efficiencies built into turning centers and lathes result in productivity increases...

The Rise of Trochoidal Milling: More Accessible Than Ever

Heidenhain Trochoidal milling

Circular machining with low radial engagement and constant feed per tooth extends tool life by minimizing heat and vibration when machining extremely hard materials. CAM and control developers are making it easier for any size shop to add this technique to their capabilities.

Circular machining with low radial engagement and constant feed per tooth extends...

Dual-Spindle Milling Machine

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Kent Industrial KTM-VH500EVS

Like the company’s other combination mills, Kent Industrial’s KTM-VH500EVS enhances efficiency by enabling operators to perform horizontal and vertical milling with the same machine. Operators can make heavier, deeper cuts without extra setup time.

Like the company’s other combination mills, Kent Industrial’s KTM-VH500EVS enhances efficiency by...
Milling Machines: Products

Automated Gun Barrel Production Cells Boost Precision and Output

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UNISIG R-4-2-2, gundrills, automation, robots, conveyors, automated barrel cell

UNISIG’s R-4-2-2 fully automated barrel cell provides continuous and synchronous production. Automation such as robots and conveyors can be machine mounted or used to combine multiple machines or operations.

UNISIG’s R-4-2-2 fully automated barrel cell provides continuous and synchronous production. Automation...

Mill/Drill Combination Machine Maximizes Versatility and Economy

Palmgren, mill/drill combination, end milling, face milling, slotting, drilling, boring

Palmgren’s Mill/Drill Machine features a large, precision ground T-slotted machine table with adjustable feed stops, a hinged belt cover for faster speed changes and heavy-duty tapered roller bearings to support the spindle.

Palmgren’s Mill/Drill Machine features a large, precision ground T-slotted machine table with...

Revolutionary Milling Technology for Wind Tower Structures

Pemamek, Esko Lätti, PEMA LM, PEMA CM, PEMA EB, Kessler Group, wind energy sector, process industry, milling solutions, direct drive spindle technology, beveling, direct drive spindle technology, automation

Pemamek’s new milling solutions for wind energy sector and process industry feature a comprehensive lineup of milling equipment that offers advanced capabilities for longitudinal, circumferential and edge beveling.

Pemamek’s new milling solutions for wind energy sector and process industry feature...
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