Vertical Boring

Vertical Boring is a single-point cutting operation used to produce an accurate internal cylindrical or conical surface by enlarging an existing opening.  Workpieces are usually large and rotate about a vertical axis as the cutting tool is fed into the work.

Process Characteristics

Produces internal cylindrical surfaces on large heavy parts
Uses a single-point cutting tool
Workpieces rotate about a vertical axis
Is used to machine parts that have a small length-to-diameter ratio
Produces internal helical feed marks on the workpiece

 

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Information provided is from Manufacturing Processes Reference Guide by Robert H. Todd, Dell K. Allen, and Leo Alting.--1st ed. Published by Industrial Press Inc., 1994.