Boring Machines
Boring machines are used in many industries to create two perpendicular holes in a workpiece at a precise depth reliably and accurately. Boring machines are usually used in combination with milling machines, and are used to create cylinders in a workpiece. There are many varieties of boring machines, including portable boring machines, vertical boring machines, radial boring machines, horizontal boring machines and double-headed boring machines.
Portable Boring Machines
Portable boring machines offer more flexible and cost-effective machining than large stationary boring machines. They are built rugged, and can be programmed to machine intricate shapes and are ideal for mounting on lathes, milling machines, and surface grinders, or even welding to a robotic arm.
Vertical Boring Machines
Vertical boring machines have a spindle that moves in a vertical plane, thus allowing for workpieces of varying heights to be machined. Vertical boring machines are useful for creating wide configurations, such as cylindrical holes or stepped bores, which can be accomplished with a single-headed drill.
Radial Boring Machines
Radial boring machines are similar to vertical boring machines, but the difference is that the spindle can move along the horizontal plane as well. This type of machine can also create stepped bores and cylinders, but are not as common as vertical boring machines.
Horizontal Boring Machines
Horizontal boring machines are designed to create cylindrical holes in a workpiece at a precise depth. The boring head moves along two perpendicular axes of motion, making it ideal for creating not only cylindrical holes, but also steps and other intricate shapes. Horizontal boring machines are typically used to create component parts, such as gears and bearings.
Double-Headed Boring Machines
Double-headed boring machines are similar to horizontal boring machines, but with a twist—they have two separate spindles, one for each axis of movement, thus allowing them to create complex and intricate shapes with a single pass. They are typically used for highly specialized jobs, such as creating multiple stepped bores or curved slots.
No matter which boring machine you need for your application, each type of machine can be used to create precise and reliable holes in a workpiece at a precise depth. When estimating your machining needs and associated project costs, it’s important to bear in mind all the essential components of the process, not just the machine itself.
