DENFORD SENIOR 250 HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The DENFORD SENIOR 250 is a compact horizontal machining center engineered for precision turning and milling operations on smaller workpieces. It features a single main spindle with a maximum turning diameter of 7.870 inches and turning length capacity of 9.840 inches, accommodating bar stock up to 1.500 inches in diameter. The spindle operates at a constant 3,000 RPM with standard output of 7 HP, expandable to 10 HP for enhanced cutting capability. The machine incorporates a 6.000-inch chuck diameter and achieves a maximum swing of 14.960 inches for workpiece clearance. The tool carrier employs a slide mechanism capable of holding up to four turning tools, with one simultaneous cutting tool in operation. Motion is controlled across two axes: the X-axis provides 9.840 inches of travel with rapid traverse and feed rates of 394 IPM, while the Z-axis offers matching 9.840-inch travel and 394 IPM rapid traverse capability. This dual-axis configuration enables efficient positioning and cutting operations while maintaining compact footprint suitability for job shops and small manufacturing environments. The combination of moderate spindle power, modest work envelope, and slide-based tool handling makes the SENIOR 250 ideal for high-precision, low-to-medium production runs of turned and milled components.