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About Used Boring Mills (Horizontal & Vertical)
Horizontal and vertical boring mills are large-capacity machine tools for machining heavy workpieces with high precision. Horizontal boring mills (HBMs) are used for drilling, boring, milling, and threading large parts like engine blocks, gearboxes, and machine frames. Vertical boring mills (VBMs/VTLs) handle large-diameter round parts like turbine casings, flanges, and large rings. These machines range from table-type to floor-type configurations.
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Top Brands for Used Boring Mills (Horizontal & Vertical)
Giddings & Lewis
American heavy machine tool icon — horizontal boring mills and large machining centers.
TOS
Czech builder of rugged horizontal boring mills and heavy lathes at strong value.
Lucas
American horizontal boring mill classic — heavy table-type machines still working across North America.
Scharmann
German heavy boring and milling machines built for large precision workpieces.
Toshiba
Japanese heavy machine tools — large boring mills and VTLs for power generation and shipbuilding work.
Kuraki
Japanese horizontal boring mill specialist known for accuracy in large-part machining.
Union
German boring mill maker with over a century of heavy machine tool heritage.
Common Applications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a horizontal boring mill used for?
Horizontal boring mills machine large, heavy workpieces that are difficult to handle on standard machining centers. Common applications include engine blocks, pump housings, gearbox cases, machine tool bases, and large weldments. HBMs can bore precise holes, mill surfaces, drill, and tap — all in a single setup on parts weighing up to hundreds of tons.
How much does a used boring mill cost?
Used horizontal boring mills range from $20,000-$75,000 for smaller table-type machines to $100,000-$500,000+ for large floor-type CNC boring mills. Vertical boring mills (VTLs) range from $15,000-$60,000 for smaller tables to $100,000-$400,000+ for large CNC models. Contact Meadoworks at 800-323-0307.
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