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Used Summit Horizontal Machining Centers

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    Summit #8 Vertical Bed Mill

    Summit #8 Vertical Bed Mill

    • Manufacturer: Summit

    Product Description General Info Stock #: Summit-8Bed Brand: Summit Model: #8 Vertical Bed Mill Approx. Shipping Weight: 26,014 lbs. Specifications Table working surface: 29.5 in. x 106.3 in. Longitudinal travel ...

    Stone Mountain, GA
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    2007 SUMMIT 3UH-POA-Q

    2007 SUMMIT 3UH-POA-Q

    • Manufacturer: Summit

    Ram Travel: Equipped with: Pendant Control Acu-Rite 3-Axis DRO Compound Vertical Head Swivel Dividing Head Machine Vise Work Light Note: All Specifications Subject to Verification

    Houston, TX
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    2007 Summit 3UH-POA-Q 12597

    2007 Summit 3UH-POA-Q 12597

    • Manufacturer: Summit

    Table Size: 13.7" x 59" Table Swivel: +/- 45° Capacities: - Longitudinal Travel: 46" - Cross Travel: 15.75" - Vertical Travel: 20" - Quill Travel: 4" - Column to Table Center: 7" - 22.75" - Spindle to Table: 1" -...

    Maitland, FL

Overview

Horizontal machining centers (HMCs) are CNC machines with a horizontally oriented spindle designed for heavy milling, high-volume production, and efficient chip evacuation. They suit automotive, aerospace, die-and-mold, and general metalworking jobs where rigidity, long tool life, and pallet or rotary indexing systems improve throughput and accuracy. HMCs often include multi-axis options, automatic pallet changers, and robust fixturing for long runs and large workpieces.

FAQ

What should I check when buying a used horizontal machining center?

Check spindle condition and taper, axis travel and backlash, control model and software, tooling and chuck condition, pallet changer function, maintenance records, run hours, and evidence of accuracy tests (e.g., laser reports, test parts).

How do I prepare an HMC for safe shipping?

Drain fluids or secure coolant tanks, lock or brace axes and headstock, remove tooling and probes, secure pallet changer, protect control panel, use certified riggers and a transport cradle, and insure transit against damage.

What routine maintenance keeps an HMC accurate and reliable?

Follow regular lubrication, check and top up coolant, inspect way covers and seals, monitor ball screw/backlash, perform spindle checks and balancing, clean chip paths, replace filters, and run periodic alignment and thermal-compensation checks.