What is Vertical Machining?
Vertical Machining, also known as milling, relies on rotary cutters to remove metal from a workpiece. Vertical machining occurs on a vertical machining center (VMC), which employs a spindle with a vertical orientation. With a vertically oriented spindle, tools stick straight down from the tool holder, and often cut across the top of a workpiece.
Vertical Machining Benefits
- 3-, 4- and 5-axis capabilities for infinite possibilities as to the part shapes you can process
- Temperature stability through integral cooling
- MX Hybrid Roller Guides provide durability and reliability for long-term accuracy
- On-board probing for part location and feature inspection with the cutting cycle
- User-friendly CNC controls simplify programming and increase productivity
- Pallet changers that increase spindle utilization and reduce part cycle times
NW Best Machine Shop – Vertical Milling Machines
