Vertical Milling Machine

Vertical Milling Machines have a spindle that moves in a vertical orientation over the table, working on the top and bottom sides of the object being machined. Vertical milling machines lend themselves to standing machinists and detailed work. These machines tend to be taller than they are wide since their operation is vertical, which works well when dealing with die sinking. Die sinking is when a cavity of a particular size and shape is machined into a steel block. The opening can then be used for molding plastic or for forging, coining, or die-casting.