For about the same cost as machining a keyway off-site, you can purchase a CLIMAX Key Mill. These two-axis and three-axis mills cut keyways, slots, pockets, or flats on shaft diameters of 1.5 to 24 inches (38 to 610 mm). They can be operated in any position, thanks to their sealed gear box lubrication.
KM3000 KEY MILL
The product that started CLIMAX more than 50 years ago! A small but rugged machine able to cut full-depth keyways or mill flats quickly, without requiring extensive dismantling or costly set-up time. Designed for shaft diameters from 0.75 to 10.5 inches (19.1 to 266.7 mm).
Keyway Length:
6 inches (152.4 mm), optional 1.25 inches (31.8 mm)
Keyway Width:
1.25 inches (31.8 mm)
Shaft Diameter:
0.75 – 10.5 inches (19.1 – 266.7 mm)
Power Option:
Electric, Pneumatic, or Hydraulic
Compact & Powerful
Compact, rugged, portable milling machine for on-site keyway and other milling jobs.
Self-centering and self-aligning V-base.
Needs only 1.5 inches (38.1 mm) of shaft for clamping.
Clamps on shafts up to 10.5 inches (266.7 mm) diameter with optional chain clamp.
Slotted V-base allows you to cut right to the end of the shaft.
Efficient Operations with High Quality Components
Vertical and horizontal travel via hand crank.
Dovetail ways for accurate cutting action.
Standard Weldon-type spindle accepts 5/8 inch end mills, or 16 mm shank end mills on metric machines.
Precision Acme thread leadscrew with roller thrust bearings.
Zeroing-type vertical adjustment dial calibrated to control cutter depth in 0.001 inch (0.1 mm) increments.
Sealed aluminum alloy gear box permits operation at any angle.
Precision ground quill housing ensures smooth operation.
KM4000 KEY MILL
A rugged performer designed with a 2 inch (50.8 mm) sideshift to cut wide keyways at minimal cost. Versatile, smooth and precise, it mounts anywhere along a shaft, at any angle, and eliminates the need for a costly assortment of different size cutters. For shaft diameters ranging from 4 to 24 inches (101.6 to 609.6 mm).
Keyway Length:
8 inches (203.2 mm)
Keyway Width:
3.25 inches with 2 inch sideshift (82.6 mm with 50.8 mm sideshift)
Shaft Diameter:
4 – 24 inches (101.6 – 609.6 mm)
Power Option:
Electric, Pneumatic, or Hydraulic
High quality, heavy-duty machine
Cuts new keyways up to 3.25 inches (82.6 mm) wide and 7.88 inches (200.2 mm) long in one setup.
Two-inch (50.8 mm) lateral travel allows cutting wide pockets or slots with a single end mill.
Universal type motor and triple gear reduction provide plenty of torque.
Permanently sealed lubrication, so machine can be operated at any angle.
The leadscrew is a precision Acme thread and is fitted with roller thrust bearings.
Anti-friction bearings used throughout.
Dovetail ways machined for smooth movement in both longitudinal and transversal directions.
Features zeroing-type adjusting dial for controlling cutter depth.
Contoured base is self-centering and self-aligning on the shaft.
Electronic speed control offers precision control of spindle speeds while retaining full torque over available rpm range.
Compact, easy to set up, versatile
Needs only 8.5 inches (215.9 mm) of shaft for clamping, or only 10.5 inches (266.7 mm) of shaft for clamping from an obstruction.
Mounts on shafts from 4 – 24 inches (101.6 – 609.6 mm) in diameter.
Mounts anywhere along the shaft.
Rapid longitudinal travel can be made with a drill motor for quick setups.
Technical Data
0.75 inches (19.05 mm) is the standard spindle size for inch-machines.
20 mm (0.79 inches) is the standard spindle size for metric machines.
Many different machine variations are possible, contact your CLIMAX Sales Representative for more information.
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