Manual Knee Mill for Toolroom and Prototype Machining

The Clausing 3VS08 provides a manual variable spindle speed range of 60 to 4,300 RPM via a sheave pulley drive, divided into a low range of 60–500 RPM and a high range of 550–4,300 RPM. This wide range supports a variety of materials and cutting tools from heavy roughing to fine finishing passes.

The Clausing 3VS08 features a 10-inch wide by 54-inch long table surface with three hardened and ground T-slots. The table has a load capacity of 665 lbs, offering ample workspace for fixturing and machining a wide variety of workpiece sizes in toolroom and production environments.

The Clausing 3VS08 knee mill uses an R8 spindle taper, which is the industry-standard taper for Bridgeport-style knee mills. R8 tooling is widely available and compatible with collets, end mill holders, drill chucks, and boring heads, making tooling changeover quick and cost-effective for toolroom applications.

The Clausing 3VS08 is built with Meehanite castings, a high-strength pearlitic cast iron known for superior vibration damping and wear resistance. The X, Y, and Z ways are hardened and ground, while the X/Y ways are additionally coated with Turcite B, ensuring long-term accuracy and smooth movement under heavy cutting loads.

Yes, the Clausing 3VS08 features an articulating head that tilts 90 degrees left and right and 45 degrees up and down via a worm gear mechanism. This allows precise compound angle machining, making it well-suited for creating angular features, chamfers, and compound surfaces commonly required in toolroom and prototype work.

The Clausing 3VS08 comes with a one-year warranty backed by the Clausing Service Center. Support includes access to over 80,000 parts with 95% of orders shipped within 24 hours, on-site service from qualified technicians, and full technical support — ensuring minimal downtime in professional machining environments.