GIDDING & LEWIS 340 RT HORIZONTAL BORING MILL

The GIDDING & LEWIS 340 RT is a heavy-duty Horizontal Boring Mill featuring a 4-inch main spindle with a #5 Morse Taper, supported by a 20 HP main motor. The main spindle operates at speeds ranging from 10 to 600 RPM and features 22 inches of travel, with corresponding feeds from 0.005 to 250 IPM. An auxiliary 2-inch spindle with a #4 taper is also included, offering speeds up to 2,000 RPM. The machine is equipped with a built-in rotary table, noted in one source as 48 inches by 48 inches. Travel capabilities include 48 inches for the spindle head (up and down) and 48 inches for the saddle (in and out), with cross table travel reported around 49 to 60 inches. The overall machine height is approximately 10 feet, with floor space around 20 feet by 8 feet, and an approximate weight ranging from 27,000 to 34,500 lbs, depending on the specific configuration. This machine also features rapid traverse capabilities for the table, saddle, and headstock, enhancing its operational efficiency.