Base and Column Structure
AssemblyThe cast iron skeleton of the machine: a heavy base, a vertical column carrying the spindle head, and a saddle riding on the base. Mass and rib geometry damp vibration and hold the geometric relationship between tool and workpiece under cutting loads. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Base and Column Structure
6 top-level lines as of r183668| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cast Iron Base | vmc-cast-base | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Column | vmc-column | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Saddle | vmc-saddle | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Leveling Foot | vmc-leveling-feet | 6× | 6 | · | part |
| 5 | Way Cover | vmc-way-cover | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 6 | Fastener Set | fastener-set | 1× | 1 | · | part |