Turret and Milling Head
AssemblyThe turret at the top of the column lets the head swing over the table, and the milling head itself tilts and nods. This articulation, the signature of the Bridgeport-style mill, lets the operator angle the spindle for compound cuts. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Turret and Milling Head parts and their functions
10 top-level parts · 12 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turret | 1× | Rotating turret on the column |
| 2 | Ram | 1× | Sliding ram carrying the head |
| 3 | Head Body | 1× | Tilting and nodding head body |
| 4 | Spindle | 1× | Spindle cartridge |
| 5 | Head Motor | 1× | Spindle motor, 1.5-5 kW |
| 6 | Drive Belt | 1× | Step-pulley or variable-speed belt |
| 7 | Spindle Taper | 1× | R8 or ISO30 spindle taper |
| 8 | Drawbar | 1× | Manual drawbar |
| 9 | Ball Bearing | 3× | Spindle bearings |
| 10 | Oil Seal | 1× | Spindle nose seal |
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Bill of materials for Turret and Milling Head
10 top-level lines · 10 rows shown · 12 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turret | km-turret | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Ram | km-ram | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Head Body | km-head-body | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Spindle | km-spindle | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Head Motor | km-head-motor | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 6 | Drive Belt | drive-belt | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 7 | Spindle Taper | km-spindle-taper | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 8 | Drawbar | km-drawbar | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 9 | Ball Bearing | ball-bearing | 3× | 3 | · | part |
| 10 | Oil Seal | oil-seal | 1× | 1 | · | part |
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Where the turret and milling head is used
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Sourcing: possible vendors
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🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |