Q. How does a horizontal boring mill work?

Answer

The X-axis of the machine allows it to move horizontally down the bed. The saddle meanwhile moves vertically along the row. The Z-axis represents an inward motion for the plunger and boring instrument whereas the W-axis represents an outward motion. A fixed workpiece is mounted to the front of the boring machine and the machine cuts around it. Distinct from vertical boring in which the workpiece rotates around a fixed tool this is what distinguishes horizontal boring. Horizontal boring machines with a column bed spindle saddle and ram are used for this process. In addition to correcting the initial hole's axis deviation these procedures can also improve surface smoothness.