Traveling Column CNC Horizontal Boring Mill for Sale

In a table-type boring mill, the worktable moves in X and the column is fixed or moves in Z. In a traveling column design, the column traverses the X-axis while the table remains largely stationary. Traveling column configurations are preferred for extremely long or heavy workpieces that cannot be easily moved across a moving table.

The FEMCO BMC series supports workpieces weighing up to 40,000 lbs on the rotary table. X-axis travels range from 55 inches up to 157.4 inches, Y-axis up to 98.42 inches, and Z-axis up to 78.74 inches, accommodating large structural parts, welded frames, and heavy industrial components.

All FEMCO BMC series machines use FANUC CNC controls, including the FANUC OiMF, FANUC 31i-B, and the advanced FANUC AI Contour Control (AICC). These systems offer high-precision contouring, automation capabilities, and user-friendly operation suited to both high-mix and serial production environments.

Spindle power ranges from 35 HP to 50 HP across the BMC series. Speeds range from 2,500 RPM on standard geared-head models up to 8,000 RPM on the high-speed BMC-100HT. All spindles use a #50 taper (CT-50/ISO #50) and feature through-spindle coolant on key models for extended tool life.

Yes, FEMCO BMC series horizontal boring mills are equipped with a 60-tool automatic tool changer (ATC) as standard. This allows rapid, unattended tool changes during complex multi-operation machining cycles, reducing cycle time and supporting continuous production runs with minimal operator intervention.

CNC horizontal boring mills are widely used in heavy manufacturing, aerospace and defense, energy and oil & gas, construction equipment manufacturing, and precision machining shops. They are especially valuable wherever large structural components, engine housings, gear boxes, turbine casings, or complex welded assemblies require multi-face precision machining.