GIDDINGS & LEWIS 6 VERTICAL BORING MILL

Technical Description

The GIDDINGS & LEWIS 6 VERTICAL BORING MILL is a robust machine with a 72-inch table diameter and a maximum swing of 75 inches. It provides 74 inches of height under the rail. The table operates at speeds ranging from 12 to 100 RPM, supported by a 50 HP main motor. The machine features dual tooling capabilities: a Left Hand Ram and a Right Hand Turret, both offering 48 inches of vertical travel and 45 inches of horizontal travel. The Left Hand Ram has feeds from 0.043 to 0.500 inches per revolution, a 7-inch diameter, and a 45-degree swivel. The Right Hand Turret offers feed rates from 0.042 to 0.500 inches. Additionally, a Side Head provides 60 inches of vertical travel and 38 inches of horizontal travel with feeds from 0.003 to 0.031 inches. The total rail travel is 60 inches. The machine requires a floor space of 14 feet 5 inches (R-L) x 11 feet 5 inches (F-B), stands 12 feet 6 inches tall (to the top of the pendant arm), and has a substantial operating weight of 75,000 lbs.