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Gantry Milling Machines

Gantry milling machine is one of the type of milling machine in which the milling head rides over two rails. These rails usually lie on either side of the work piece. This type of machine is usually designed for heavy, large-part machining. The gantry milling machines have ultra-heavy roller guide ways for precision, and can be equipped with additional headstocks to have five-face machining capabilities. Some of the advanced gantry mills, like CNC gantry mill or 5 axis gantry mill, utilize a twin-driven feed system on the X axis, as well as a unique backlash elimination mechanism for machining accuracy. These milling machines which operate at very high speeds can handle soft materials like plastics, aluminium etc. and they are also used in handling harder materials effectively. Equipped with linear motors on all axes, they display a high dynamics that boosts productivity. These machine are equipped with measuring systems on all axes as well.

Applications of a Gantry Mill

A gantry type milling machine has a very wide range of applications due to the rail movement and possibility in mounting many additional features.

1. Making of moulds and patterns.
2. Semi-finishing and finish milling of Automotive and Aerospace tooling.
3. Finishing of dies and tools.
4. Applied for milling of resin models and fixtures.

Finding a Second Hand Gantry Milling Machine

Gantry type milling machines, in which the milling head is conveyed upon a pair of rails situated at each side of the work surface, are not an extremely common item of industrial equipment. This means they can prove to be costly when purchased new, and your business might be kept waiting due to the supplier not having the item readily available. Perhaps you might wish to give some consideration, therefore, to looking for a used gantry milling machine for sale, as a more budget friendly option, thereby saving you a considerable amount of the cost of purchasing for instance a brand new gantry CNC mill. If you are looking for a gantry mill for sale, then your best bet is to browse what's available at used industrial machinery auctions online. This course of action stands you in good stead for finding a bargain gantry type milling machine for sale. Don't be concerned by the machine's pre-owned status, as many used machines have a reputation for lasting a good many years, while outperforming newer machines and requiring less maintenance. This is due to the fact that the gantry milling machine for sale you have your eye on will have been well 'bedded in', treated with plenty of care as a valued asset of the previous owner, and is probably only being sold because a company has gone out of business or changed their production focus.