Horizontal Boring Machines — Trenchless Technology

The cost of a CNC horizontal boring machine varies significantly based on table size, spindle power, axis travels, and control system features. FEMCO BMC Series machines — with capacities up to 40,000 lbs and spindle speeds from 2,500 to 8,000 RPM — are priced on request. Contact T.R. Wigglesworth Machinery Co. directly for a customized quote based on your specific production requirements.

A table type horizontal boring machine uses a traveling column design where the workpiece is mounted on a rotary B-Axis table. The spindle head moves along X, Y, and Z axes to position the cutting tool precisely. The W-axis bar provides additional reach for deep boring operations. FANUC CNC controls automate all axis movements, enabling high-precision milling, boring, drilling, and threading in a single setup.

In horizontal boring, the spindle is oriented horizontally, allowing the tool to approach the workpiece from the side — ideal for large, heavy parts mounted on a table. In vertical boring, the spindle faces downward and the workpiece rotates. Horizontal boring excels at machining multiple faces of large weldments and frames in one setup, while vertical boring suits cylindrical or ring-shaped parts requiring face and bore work.

FEMCO BMC Series horizontal boring machines support table load capacities ranging from 13,889 lbs on the BMC-110R1 and BMC-110R2 models up to 40,000 lbs on the BMC-100HT. The BMC-135TN and BMC-135TNL models accommodate up to 33,000 lbs. This makes them well-suited for heavy manufacturing applications involving large castings, weldments, and structural components weighing up to 20 tons.

All FEMCO BMC Series horizontal boring machines are equipped with FANUC CNC controls, including the FANUC OiMF, FANUC 31i-B, and the advanced FANUC Artificial Intelligence Contour Control (AICC) available on the BMC-100HT. These systems deliver precise multi-axis control, high-speed contouring, and user-friendly operation. Linear scales on X, Y, and Z axes further ensure long-term positioning accuracy across all models.

Horizontal boring machines are widely used in aerospace and defense, heavy manufacturing, precision manufacturing, oil and gas, and general machining. Applications include machining large welded frames, gearboxes, engine housings, pump bodies, and structural components. FEMCO BMC Series machines are particularly suited for shops requiring high-volume precision production, serial machining of weldments, and heavy-duty interrupted cuts demanding long-term dimensional accuracy.