While 3D printers are excellent, they also have many drawbacks, such as long printing time, limited material option and in some cases, lack of precision. So, when you need parts which adhere to even the tightest tolerances, the practical option you only have is a milling machine. Boring mills, in particular, have been used essentially by manufacturing industries. These mills are really a great piece of machinery to have in any machinist shop but do you know what specific kind of equipment your machining operation will need?
Among any other questions, it might be too overwhelming for an uninitiated to take all the answers at once. So, let’s take the matter one at a time and start by assuming that you have finally decided that a vertical boring mill suits you best. Now, you are wondering what particular features of boring mills to look for and which of them actually matters the most.
Is a brand name really that important?
Well, for long years, milling machines have been widely used and there is no trade secret of constructing them really. What makes a good machine is innovation. So to speak, all manufacturers can adopt the best design principles and create high quality boring mills. While this is true in most cases, you still have to be cautious of the brand you opt for since there are manufacturers who want to cut corners and may use not quality materials. So, it’s important to choose a proven machine from a reputable manufacturer to avoid any uncertainty.
Does size really matter?
It might be tempting to go for a smaller vertical milling machine because of low cost. However, the more important thing to consider is the specific use you will have for it. Boring mills, in general, are designed to take on heavy and rigid task of boring work pieces. So, if you are going to use them for such milling job, it’s wise to go for the right size or a mill that is as large and tough as the task it has to do. Nothing less than that. Otherwise, you will just waste your big investment on a wrong equipment.