Kent Industrial USA, Inc. KTM-3VK VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

This vertical machining center features a 10" × 50" work table (expandable to 54") with a maximum workpiece capacity of 850 lbs, providing substantial workspace for diverse machining applications. The machine is equipped with a single vertical spindle utilizing an R-8 taper, a standard 3.5 inches-per-foot taper commonly associated with Bridgeport-style machining centers. The R-8 taper specification offers compatibility with a broad range of cutting tools and provides enhanced rigidity while reducing vibrations during operations. The spindle delivers a maximum rotational speed of 4,200 rpm with a 3 horsepower motor (30-minute rating), suitable for general-purpose milling, drilling, and boring operations on ferrous and non-ferrous materials. An optional #30 taper configuration is available for specialized applications requiring different tool geometry. The machine incorporates three axes of linear motion: 35 inches of X-axis travel, 15.25 inches of Y-axis travel, and 15 inches of Z-axis (vertical) travel, enabling comprehensive three-dimensional workpiece positioning and complex contour machining. Manual tool carrier capability supports single-tool operations, with user-selectable feed rates and rapid traverse speeds optimized for various cutting conditions. The conventional knee-mill design, featuring a vertically-oriented quill mechanism, excels at single-sided milling and drilling applications typical in tool-and-die work, prototype development, and small to medium-scale production environments. This configuration represents an industry-standard vertical milling platform offering reliable precision and versatility for machine shops requiring dependable general-purpose machining capabilities.