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3 Points To Remember Before Buying Horizontal Boring Mills

October 21, 2022

3 Points To Remember Before Buying Horizontal Boring Mills

The metal fabrication process is arguably the backbone of the mechanical industry. It involves several processes like boring, milling, turning, threading, and cutting among others. These processes help create necessary parts and components suitable for each sector. In this blog post, we will discuss more regarding boring mills that are used to bore holes of various shapes and sizes in various workpieces. There are two main types of boring mills - vertical and horizontal boring mills. Read on to discover three major factors you must consider before choosing your horizontal boring mill.

 

Remember these before you invest in a horizontal boring mill

Size:
A horizontal boring mill has several parts and components like the bed, headstock, headstock supporting column, end supporting column, table, saddle, and boring bar among others. It is recommended to have a basic knowledge of all these parts and components before narrowing down your choices. Having an idea of the applications will assist you in choosing the right size boring mill parts, components and the machine itself.

Shape:
Horizontal boring machines come in various sizes and shapes. This entirely depends on your application and requirement. You might want a mill that fits comfortably in your facility. Moreover, apart from choosing the right sized machine, it is also important that your boring requirements are met. Speak to your mill manufacturers regarding the size and shape of your facility and let them guide you.
 
Price:
The most significant underlying factor for any business is the costs involved and buying a boring mill is no different. In order to get a clear idea about the price, it is important to identify the requirements, applications, and the type and size of the mill that you would like to buy. This will help you narrow down the options and get an idea of the price.
 
We at TOS America Inc., strive to provide our customers with the right type of horizontal and vertical boring mills. Speak to us today to learn more.