Horizontal and Vertical Boring Machines

Horizontal boring machines are used for precision milling, coordinate drilling, boring, threading, and contouring of large and heavy workpieces — including complex welded frames, structural weldments, and components up to 20 tons. They are commonly employed in heavy manufacturing, aerospace, energy, and general machining environments where high accuracy and rigidity over extended cuts are essential.

The FEMCO BMC horizontal boring mill series offers table load capacities ranging from 13,889 lbs on smaller models like the BMC-110R2 up to 40,000 lbs on models such as the BMC-100HT and BMC-110R3 — making them suitable for medium to very heavy workpiece applications including structural frames and large castings.

All FEMCO BMC series horizontal boring mills are equipped with FANUC CNC control systems, including the FANUC OiMF, FANUC 31i-B, and FANUC AI Contour Control (AICC). The AICC option on the BMC-100HT provides advanced artificial intelligence-based precision for high-speed, high-accuracy contour machining operations.

Yes. Most models in the FEMCO BMC series are equipped with a 60-tool ATC (Automatic Tool Changer), enabling efficient continuous machining operations without manual intervention. This significantly reduces cycle times and improves throughput, particularly in high-volume production environments requiring multiple tooling operations on a single workpiece.

The FEMCO BMC series offers X-axis (horizontal table) travel ranging from 55.12 inches on the entry-level BMC-110R1 up to 157.4 inches on the extended-travel BMC-135TNL. This broad range accommodates everything from mid-size production parts to very long weldments and structural components requiring extended longitudinal machining reach.

Yes. Every FEMCO boring mill purchased through T.R. Wigglesworth Machinery Co. includes delivery, on-site installation, and operator training services. This comprehensive support package ensures your team can operate the machine confidently from day one. Contact T.R. Wigglesworth for specific delivery timelines and warranty details applicable to your region.