Vertical Cylinder Boring Milling Machine VBM160
The VBM160 takes the functions and the straightforward operation of a traditional cylinder boring machine and puts them behind the EasyTouch control system. Table left and right movement, spindle up and down travel and spindle rotation are all driven by servo motors, and the EasyTouch system turns that into accurate nu...
What This Machine Does
The VBM160 takes the functions and the straightforward operation of a traditional cylinder boring machine and puts them behind the EasyTouch control system. Table left and right movement, spindle up and down travel and spindle rotation are all driven by servo motors, and the EasyTouch system turns that into accurate numerical control of the machine rather than three separate manual axes. A standard mechanical handwheel works alongside an electronic handwheel, so the operator can still steer the cut by hand while the control keeps the numbers. That combination is what lets an inexperienced operator bore a cylinder body and mill a plane without the years of feel that a traditional machine demands, and it is the practical argument for the machine in a shop that cannot recruit experienced borers. The machine is a Berco type engine rebuilding cylinder boring and milling machine, with a 3 axis DRO offered as an option for shops that want position readouts in addition to the EasyTouch screen.
Why Buyers Choose This Machine
- Servo-driven table spindle travel and spindle rotation give numerical control of every axis instead of three manual handwheels
- EasyTouch system makes the machine learnable by an operator new to cylinder boring
- Mechanical and electronic handwheels work together, so hand feel and numerical position are both available
- Bores the cylinder body and mills the plane on the same machine
- Berco type build keeps the familiar layout of a traditional cylinder boring machine
- Optional 3 axis DRO for shops that want readouts alongside the control system
Where Vertical Cylinder Boring Milling Machine VBM160 Earns Its Place
Problems It Solves
- Traditional cylinder boring machines need operator experience the shop no longer has
- Manual axes give a different result depending on who is on the handwheel
- Boring on one machine and milling on another costs a second setup and a lost reference
- Repeating the same bore position across a batch is slow without numerical axis control
- New operators take too long to become productive on a manual machine
Who It Is For
- Engine rebuild shops that cannot recruit experienced cylinder borers
- Workshops replacing an ageing manual cylinder boring machine
- Machine shops adding engine block work to a general machining business
- Distributors supplying Berco type engine rebuilding equipment into export markets
Application Scenarios
- Reboring worn cylinder bores in cast iron engine blocks
- Milling the deck plane of a block after boring
- Boring aluminium blocks where cutting conditions need controlled feed
- Bringing cylinder boring in house where no experienced borer is available
- Batch block work where the same bore position has to be repeated across a run
Technical Detail
Technical Features
- EasyTouch operating system with accurate numerical control of the machine
- Servo motor drive on table left and right movement
- Servo motor drive on spindle up and down movement
- Servo motor drive on spindle rotation
- Combined standard mechanical handwheel and electronic handwheel operation
- Cylinder body boring and plane milling on one machine
- Berco type engine rebuilding machine construction
- Optional 3 axis DRO
Specifications
| Machine type | Vertical cylinder boring and milling machine, Berco type |
|---|---|
| Models | VBM160 |
| Control system | EasyTouch |
| Axis drives | Servo motors on table traverse, spindle vertical movement and spindle rotation |
| Operator controls | Standard mechanical handwheel plus electronic handwheel |
| Operations | Cylinder body boring and plane milling |
| Option | 3 axis DRO |
Figures above are taken from the product information we hold. Send us your application and we will confirm the exact specification for the model quoted.
How It Is Built and What Can Be Changed
Operations Performed
- Boring
- Milling
Materials Handled
- Cast iron
- Aluminium
Quality Control
- Bore diameter and cylindricity checked on a test block before shipment
- Servo axis positioning verified on table traverse and spindle vertical movement
- EasyTouch control functions tested through a full boring and milling cycle
- Electronic and mechanical handwheel operation checked together on the assembled machine
- Machine run in and test bored in our assembly workshop before packing
Customisation Options
- 3 axis DRO specified as an option with the machine
- Boring tooling supplied for the bore diameter range you work on
- Supply voltage and frequency set to your market
- EasyTouch operating language and manual prepared for your shop
How It Compares With the Alternatives
| Traditional manual cylinder boring machine | The traditional machine relies on operator feel on three manual axes; the VBM160 drives all three with servo motors under the EasyTouch system so a new operator can produce a usable bore |
|---|---|
| XAIMC T7220B vertical fine boring machine | The T7220B is a mechanically controlled fine boring machine; the VBM160 is the servo and touch control route to the same kind of block work |
| Boring without a milling function | A boring-only machine means the block leaves for decking; the VBM160 mills the plane in the same setup |
Running the Machine
Step 1
Clamp the cylinder block on the table
Step 2
Set the bore position using the table and spindle axes under EasyTouch control
Step 3
Use the electronic or mechanical handwheel to bring the tool to the start of the cut
Step 4
Bore the cylinder and check the bore before continuing to the next one
Step 5
Repeat the stored position for the remaining cylinders in the block
Step 6
Change to the milling head to machine the plane if decking is required
Step 7
Record the setup so the next block of the same type is faster
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Questions About Vertical Cylinder Boring Milling Machine VBM
Can an operator with no boring experience run it?
That is the intent of the EasyTouch system. Table movement spindle travel and spindle rotation are servo driven under numerical control, and the combined mechanical and electronic handwheels mean a new operator can learn the machine quickly.
Is the DRO included?
The 3 axis DRO is an option. Tell us if you want it quoted with the machine.
Does it mill as well as bore?
Yes. Boring of the cylinder body and machining of the milling plane are both done on the machine.
What bore sizes will it handle?
Send us the bore diameter range and block dimensions you work on and we will confirm the working capacity before you order.
What tooling should I order with it?
Boring tooling is specified against your bore diameter range. Send us the diameters you machine and we will quote tooling with the machine.
What voltage is it supplied at?
We set supply voltage and frequency to your market. Confirm your shop supply when you place the order.
What are your payment and trade terms?
FOB CFR and CIF. Payment is 30 percent by T/T on order and 70 percent before shipment, or an irrevocable L/C at sight.
Request a Quote on the Vertical Cylinder Boring Milling Machine VBM
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