First of all, boring mills are a kind of machine that is used to enlarge existing holes in many different types of materials. The equipment utilizes a cutting tool that has one cutting edge. They come in two major different versions that are designed to do similar tasks in different ways: horizontal and vertical boring mills.
The former type works very much the same as a horizontal milling machine operates. It is the tool or the boring bar that moves around a horizontal axis while the workpiece stays unmoved on the working table of the boring mill machine. The other version, vertical boring mill, is also likened to a vertical lathe because of how it functions. It is the workpiece that moves around a vertical axis while the boring tool does not turn but moves in a linear manner.
When it comes to application, boring mills are widely used for other purposes apart from enlarging holes. One primary use is to rough or finish internal surfaces of a cut hole. The tool utilized in this purpose is specially designed to provide texture to the surface of the interior of a hole. It can be used either to make a new product or recondition an existing one. Another key purpose of this machine is to bore non-ductile or heat-sensitive materials that can’t be done using electric-based or thermal hole-making process like laser cutting.
Lastly, it helps to know why boring mills would be a great investment for your shop. There are three main reasons. First, these machines can work with extremely huge parts or workpieces that can’t be handled by other equipment. Second, the spindle of the boring mill machines minimizes the tool deflection or deviation of the machining process. Third, these machines are very sturdy and highly reliable while lasting several decades with proper care and maintenance.
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