The necessity of using boring mills in the metal fabrication industry has allowed LSG Machine Tools to provide skilled machinists with milling equipment to cut and shape high-precision workpieces with relative ease.
Choosing Between Vertical and Horizontal Boring Mills
The most significant difference between these two options is the orientation of the spindle. Horizontal boring mills have their spindles on a parallel surface where the material is worked around the rotating spindle. The head of vertical boring mills runs perpendicular to the surface whilst working the materials.
Depending on the orientation of the working spindle, most milling machines fall into one of two categories, namely vertical and horizontal. Although both perform the same function, the production processes tend to differ.
Benefits of Vertical Boring Mills
- Cuts are generally shallower on smaller pieces and more precise.
- Vertical mills are more versatile than horizontal boring mills as they have the capability of converting into a drill press making them more adept at custom work including sectioning operations and bevelling.
- They are easier to operate and maintain due to their simplistic construction offering more long-term affordability.
- These mills are ideally suited to processing materials from a single plane.
Advantages of Horizontal Boring Mills
- Being stabler, horizontal mills can remove more material making them perfect for handling larger pieces made from heavier materials without vibrating.
- As they feature shorter and thicker tools, they are capable of creating deeper cuts, ideal for slot-and-groove workpieces.
- They can process materials from multiple sides.
- Horizontal machines have two additional elements, an overarm and arbour support allowing for customisable work.
- Chips are thrown away from the work surface whilst the material is being worked leaving a better overall finish.
Both the vertical and horizontal options have their benefits. However, the type selected has to be based on your specific milling requirements.
Leader in Milling Machinery
For over 30 years, LSG Machine Tools has been supplying a wide range of quality, reliable sheet metal and engineering tools to various industry sectors. Ideally situated in Germiston, we understand the importance of the correct boring machinery on the efficiency of a facility’s operations. Contact us and we will supply you with the right one.