XW5032 Universal Vertical Milling Machine
The XW5032 is a universal knee type vertical milling machine supplied in three versions, XW5032A XW5032B and XW5032C, all sharing a 1320 x 320 mm table with five 14 mm T slots on 63 mm centres and a maximum table load of 300 kg. The table guideways are rectangular, which gives the machine its stability under load, and ...
What This Machine Does
The XW5032 is a universal knee type vertical milling machine supplied in three versions, XW5032A XW5032B and XW5032C, all sharing a 1320 x 320 mm table with five 14 mm T slots on 63 mm centres and a maximum table load of 300 kg. The table guideways are rectangular, which gives the machine its stability under load, and both the table surface and the guideways are hardened and ground so they keep that accuracy after years of clamping and chips. Feeds are automatic on X and Y, and the table is raised and lowered on Z by motor. The headstock swivels plus or minus 35 degrees for angled work. The spindle takes an ISO 50 taper and runs from 58 to 1710 rpm in twelve steps. Travels are 800 mm manual and 750 mm auto on X for the A and B versions, 1000 mm manual on the C version, with 300 mm cross and 400 mm vertical travel. The B and C versions add 70 mm of quill travel.
Why Buyers Choose This Machine
- Rectangular table guideways give high stability under cutting load
- Hardened and ground table surface and guideways keep their accuracy in daily production
- Automatic feed on X and Y with motorised table lift on Z removes hand cranking
- Headstock swivel of plus or minus 35 degrees covers angled faces without a tilting fixture
- ISO 50 spindle taper takes heavy tooling on a knee type machine
- Twelve spindle speeds from 58 to 1710 rpm cover large face mills and small end mills
- XW5032C offers 1000 mm manual longitudinal travel for longer workpieces
- 70 mm quill travel on the B and C versions allows drilling without moving the knee
Where XW5032 Universal Vertical Milling Machine Earns Its Place
Problems It Solves
- Unhardened tables lose flatness under clamping and chips and the machine drifts out of accuracy
- Hand feeding a long cut leaves feed marks and tires the operator
- Angled faces need a tilting fixture unless the headstock itself swivels
- Machines without quill feed force the knee to be moved for every drilled hole
- A narrow spindle speed range makes small cutters run too slowly and large ones too fast
- Parts longer than the standard travel have to be re-clamped mid-job
Who It Is For
- General machine shops running knee type milling work
- Maintenance and repair workshops making replacement parts
- Toolrooms machining fixtures and small dies
- Technical training institutes teaching milling
- Distributors supplying universal vertical milling machines
Application Scenarios
- Face and slot milling of small and medium parts within the 300 kg table load
- Angled milling using the plus or minus 35 degree headstock swivel
- Drilling and boring using the quill feed on the B and C versions
- Longer workpieces on the XW5032C with 1000 mm longitudinal travel
- Batch milling where automatic X and Y feed shortens the cycle
- General jobbing and repair milling in a mixed workshop
Technical Detail
Technical Features
- Rectangular table guideways for high stability
- Hardened and ground table surface and guideways
- Automatic feeds on X and Y axes with motorised lifting and lowering of the table on Z
- Headstock swivel plus or minus 35 degrees
- Table size 1320 x 320 mm with five T slots 14 mm wide on 63 mm centres
- Maximum table load 300 kg
- Longitudinal travel 800 mm manual and 750 mm auto on XW5032A and XW5032B and 1000 mm manual on XW5032C
- Cross travel 300 mm and vertical travel 400 mm
- Spindle taper ISO 50 with quill travel of 70 mm on XW5032B and XW5032C
- Spindle speed 58 to 1710 rpm in 12 steps
Specifications
| Machine type | Universal knee type vertical milling machine |
|---|---|
| Models | XW5032A / XW5032B / XW5032C |
| Table size | 1320 x 320 mm |
| T slots | 5 slots 14 mm wide on 63 mm centres |
| Max table load | 300 kg |
| Longitudinal travel (X) | 800 mm manual / 750 mm auto (A and B) and 1000 mm manual (C) |
| Cross travel (Y) | 300 mm |
| Vertical travel (Z) | 400 mm |
| Spindle taper | ISO 50 |
| Quill travel | 70 mm on XW5032B and XW5032C |
| Spindle speed | 58-1710 rpm in 12 steps |
| Headstock swivel | ±35° |
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
- Milling
- Face milling
- Slot milling
- Angular milling
- Drilling
Quality Control
- Table surface and guideways hardened then ground and checked for flatness
- Spindle run-out measured at the ISO 50 taper after assembly
- All twelve spindle speed steps run and checked under load
- Automatic feed on X and Y and the motorised Z lift run over full travel
- Headstock swivel checked for accurate setting and clamping at the 35 degree limits
- Test cut taken and the machined face inspected before painting and packing
Customisation Options
- XW5032A XW5032B or XW5032C chosen by the travel and quill feed you need
- ISO 50 tool holders and arbors specified for your cutters
- Supply voltage frequency and phase built for your market
- Digital readout offered on the axes you need it
- Manual and machine plates prepared in your working language
How It Compares With the Alternatives
| XW5032A and XW5032B versions | The A and B versions give 800 mm manual and 750 mm automatic longitudinal travel; the XW5032C gives 1000 mm manual travel, which is the version to take when your parts are long |
|---|---|
| XW6136 universal horizontal milling machine | The XW6136 is a horizontal machine with a vertical head and a swivelling table; the XW5032 is the straight vertical knee mill with an ISO 50 spindle for heavier vertical tooling |
| A bench or light column milling machine | Light machines cannot carry a 300 kg workpiece or an ISO 50 cutter without chatter; the XW5032 has the knee construction and hardened ways to do it |
Running the Machine
Step 1
Clamp the work in the 14 mm T slots keeping within the 300 kg table load
Step 2
Set the headstock swivel angle within plus or minus 35 degrees and lock it
Step 3
Fit the cutter in the ISO 50 spindle and check run-out
Step 4
Select a spindle speed from the twelve steps to suit the cutter and material
Step 5
Set the automatic feed rate on X or Y or use the quill feed for drilling on the B and C versions
Step 6
Raise the knee on the motorised Z drive to set depth of cut and lock the knee
Step 7
Take a trial pass measure and then run the full cut
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Questions About XW5032 Universal Vertical Milling Machine
What is the difference between XW5032A XW5032B and XW5032C?
They share the same 1320 x 320 mm table. The A and B versions give 800 mm manual and 750 mm automatic longitudinal travel; the C version gives 1000 mm manual travel. The B and C versions also have 70 mm quill travel.
How heavy a part can the table take?
Maximum table load is 300 kg. Send us your workpiece weight and dimensions and we will confirm before you order.
What spindle taper and speeds does it have?
The spindle taper is ISO 50 and the speed range is 58 to 1710 rpm in twelve steps.
Can the head be tilted for angled work?
Yes. The headstock swivels plus or minus 35 degrees.
Are the feeds automatic?
X and Y have automatic feeds and the table is raised and lowered on Z by motor.
What voltage and frequency will it be supplied at?
Tell us your supply voltage frequency and phase and the machine will be built for your market.
How is the machine packed and what are your payment terms?
Machines are crated in plywood cases for sea freight. We quote FOB CFR and CIF, with 30 percent by T/T on order and 70 percent before shipment, or an irrevocable L/C at sight. Tell us your port and we will confirm case size and weight.
Request a Quote on the XW5032 Universal Vertical Milling Machine
Send us the work you need it to do, the voltage on your site and the port you ship to. We will come back with the model, the tooling and the lead time.