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TECH INNOVATION

How

VERTICAL MILLING

MACHINES Lead to

Improved and Diverse

Machined Parts?

illing is the process by which Types of Vertical Milling Machines
material is removed from a Vertical machines are of two types-
Mstationary workpiece using turret milling machines and bed milling
a rotary cutting tool. This machining machines.
process is used to cut a wide variety
of materials such as metal, wood, and Turret Milling Machines
even plastics. Each type of CNC milling A turret milling machine comes with a
machine comes with its own unique vertical spindle that remains fixed while
features and applications. Vertical Milling the bed portion of the machine moves
machines, for example, are distinguished horizontally and vertically. Turret milling
from other types of milling machines by machines are more effective for use on
the positioning of the spindle axis, which small parts.
is vertical and moves in an up and down
motion. Bed Milling Machines
Vertical Milling machines contain On the other hand, the Bed Milling One of the most commonly touted benefits
cylindrical cutters and use automated machine only allows for horizontal of using vertical milling machines is that
processes that result in more accurate cuts movement and is more effective for use on they are much less pricy compared to
made to precise custom specifications. bigger workpieces. horizontal milling machines. The machines,
Read on as we discuss the types of in general, are also more easily available.
Vertical milling machines and their benefits Advantages of Vertical Milling The smaller investment results in a lower
over horizontal milling machines in greater Machines cost of operation and maintenance, which
detail. Low Cost is then further passed on to consumers in

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