Drilling on VMC Mill

Drilling on VMC Mill

This topic has 2 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 25 February 2025 at 21:44 by Nigel Graham 2.

Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 (of 3 total)

Author

Posts
25 February 2025 at 15:47 #785746
Vic
Participant
@vic
Not as good as my old Omnimill but the rotating head on my VMC comes in really handy at times when you need to put a hole in the end of a long item. Apologies in advance for those distressed by the sight of the brown stuff (wood) being attacked on a milling machine. 🤣
Advert

25 February 2025 at 17:47 #785792
Tony Pratt 1
Participant
@tonypratt1
Perfectly acceptable technique, I’ve done it a few times over the years.

Tony
25 February 2025 at 21:44 #785858
Nigel Graham 2
Participant
@nigelgraham2
Yes, that’s a perfectly viable and common method for end-machining long items.

The problem with bio-metal is not the milling and drilling.

The problem is cleaning all the powdery swarf out afterwards! It is not good for the machine.

Though I have seen worse: a Bridgeport turret-mill and a big Dean, Smith & Grace lathe not actually in use on my visit but obviously used for machining architectural components….. in sandstone.
Author

Posts

Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 (of 3 total)

Please log in to reply to this topic. Registering is free and easy using the links on the menu at the top of this page.

Code of Conduct

Latest Replies

Viewing 25 topics - 1 through 25 (of 25 total)

- Topic
- Voices
- Posts
- Last Post
- Metal spinning a deep cup
  Started by: Oily Rag in: Workshop Techniques
- 11
- 13
- 25 February 2025 at 22:59
  garyash
- Pivot hole bushing
  Started by: Plasma in: Clocks and Scientific Instruments
- 1
- 1
- 25 February 2025 at 22:58
  Plasma
- Vehicle Tax
  Started by: Michael Gilligan in: The Tea Room
- 6
- 6
- 25 February 2025 at 22:58
  noel shelley
- 3/16” BSF mill gib screws 1 2
  Started by: Graham Horne 2 in: General Questions
- 13
- 26
- 25 February 2025 at 22:54
  Nigel Graham 2
- THE MONTHLY TIPS COMPETITION – THE ENTRY THREAD!
  Started by: Neil Wyatt in: Hints And Tips for model engineers
- 5
- 9
- 25 February 2025 at 22:41
  garyash
- How Would I Machine this CAD designed Ratchet 1 2 3
  Started by: SillyOldDuffer in: CAD – Technical drawing & design
- 15
- 52
- 25 February 2025 at 22:07
  Nigel Graham 2
- Drilling on VMC Mill
  Started by: Vic in: Manual machine tools
- 3
- 3
- 25 February 2025 at 21:44
  Nigel Graham 2
- Discussion on the Future Direction of Model Engineer and Workshop 1 2 … 11 12
  Started by: Neil Wyatt in: Model Engineer.
- 68
- 279
- 25 February 2025 at 20:48
  Simon Collier
- Harrison Milling Machines
  Started by: MARK RIGG in: Manual machine tools
- 3
- 5
- 25 February 2025 at 20:41
  Chris Crew
- DRO Origin Setting 1 2
  Started by: Peter Cook 6 in: Beginners questions
- 20
- 33
- 25 February 2025 at 20:22
  Marcel Jolinon
- Magnetic optical punch 1 2
  Started by: Fulmen in: Workshop Tools and Tooling
- 10
- 38
- 25 February 2025 at 20:03
  Fulmen
- Centec 2B fast traverse ideas
  Started by: Graham Horne 2 in: Manual machine tools
- 8
- 9
- 25 February 2025 at 19:41
  peak4
- Lathe help information 1 2
  Started by: maccecht in: Help and Assistance! (Offered or Wanted)
- 14
- 27
- 25 February 2025 at 18:46
  Pete Rimmer
- Tooth Angle for the Myford Bull Wheel Indexer device
  Started by: Greensands in: Workshop Tools and Tooling
- 9
- 12
- 25 February 2025 at 17:00
  John Haine
- Unimat SL renovation – any tips?
  Started by: rjenkinsgb in: Manual machine tools
- 10
- 22
- 25 February 2025 at 16:51
  Geraint Williams
- Centec 2b mill rebuild
  Started by: Graham Horne 2 in: Manual machine tools
- 4
- 11
- 25 February 2025 at 16:47
  Graham Horne 2
- Midlands Garden Rail Show 2025 – 1st & 2nd March – this weekend!
  Started by: Meridienne Exhibitions 1 in: Exhibitions, Shows and Club Events
- 1
- 1
- 25 February 2025 at 12:46
  Meridienne Exhibitions 1
- Harrison Universal Milling Machine Feed Gears & 3Phase
  Started by: Steve Taylor 2 in: Workshop Tools and Tooling
- 15
- 25
- 25 February 2025 at 11:47
  MARK RIGG
- Material to make studs – EN1A??
  Started by: flatline in: Materials
- 10
- 11
- 25 February 2025 at 10:40
  John Haine
- Which “silent” air compressor shall I get? 1 2
  Started by: beeza650 in: Workshop Tools and Tooling
- 20
- 28
- 25 February 2025 at 09:36
  noel shelley
- What’s this for?
  Started by: beeza650 in: Beginners questions
- 18
- 24
- 25 February 2025 at 09:09
  Clive Foster
- New member – garage tinkerer
  Started by: spencerd72 in: Introduce Yourself – New members start here!
- 4
- 4
- 25 February 2025 at 04:56
  Howard Lewis
- Source for trangular carbide inserts.
  Started by: Andrew Tinsley in: General Questions
- 8
- 12
- 24 February 2025 at 22:39
  Vic
- What’s this for…no.4?
  Started by: beeza650 in: Beginners questions
- 5
- 6
- 24 February 2025 at 21:32
  noel shelley
- What’s this for…no.3?
  Started by: beeza650 in: Beginners questions
- 6
- 6
- 24 February 2025 at 21:29
  noel shelley

Viewing 25 topics - 1 through 25 (of 25 total)

View full reply list.

Latest Issues

Issue 4761

March 2025

Buy Latest/Back Issues

Newsletter Sign-up

Latest Replies