Difference between HMC and VMC?

adamsch1 · Oct 2, 2014

Howdy,

I searched the forum but didn't find anything. I have no opinion on either, I assume the H vs V refers to the axis of the spindle, even if that's true I don't know much beyond that.

Thanks!

Shane

Atomkinder · Oct 2, 2014

VMC = Vertical Machining Center
HMC = Horizontal Machining Center

Spyderedge · Oct 2, 2014

Weren't we just talking about noob questions? lol

Vertical Machining Center, and Horizontal Machining Center. Or if your french, Centre.

Hertz · Oct 2, 2014

Spyderedge said:
Weren't we just talking about noob questions? lol

Vertical Machining Center, and Horizontal Machining Center. Or if your french, Centre.

lol, center is American, centre is everywhere else.

adamsch1 · Oct 2, 2014

Spyderedge said:
Weren't we just talking about noob questions? lol

Vertical Machining Center, and Horizontal Machining Center. Or if your french, Centre.

Thanks! Yes I"m a noob

Sorry my question was not worded well at all. I did figure out the H = horizontal and V= Vertical

What are main differences, why choose one over another?

Shane

PegroProX440 · Oct 2, 2014

It depends on application. I would opt for a horizontal if money was no object and work load was high

charlie gary · Oct 2, 2014

Hertz said:
lol, center is American, centre is everywhere else.

Is that proof we're the center of the universe?

deljr15 · Oct 2, 2014

Vertical machine:
Pros:
Will typically have a bigger work envelope
Can be more rigid (Vises mounted to table not tombstone)

Cons:
Poor chip evacuation.

Horizontal:
Pros:
Chips fall down as machine is cutting
Can index tombstone for more setups/parts

Cons:
Less rigidity as you rely on the tombstone
typically less room for parts

General rule of thumb. Vertical machine is all around where the horizontal is for mass production.

There are exceptions to that given the required application.

ewlsey · Oct 2, 2014

Hertz said:
lol, center is American, centre is everywhere else.

If someone can tell me how your spelling makes it any better, I'll gladly change over.

Same with your "ou" fascination. Plough, Colour, Harbour, etc. all seam like a waste of ink.

Get with the programme.

adamsch1 · Oct 2, 2014

deljr15 said:
Vertical machine:
Pros:
Will typically have a bigger work envelope
Can be more rigid (Vises mounted to table not tombstone)

Cons:
Poor chip evacuation.

Horizontal:
Pros:
Chips fall down as machine is cutting
Can index tombstone for more setups/parts

Cons:
Less rigidity as you rely on the tombstone
typically less room for parts

General rule of thumb. Vertical machine is all around where the horizontal is for mass production.

There are exceptions to that given the required application.

Thanks! Exactly the information I was looking for.

Shane

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