HORIZONTAL MACHINING
CENTERS
Trevisan Machine Tool offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive selections of horizontal milling machines with integrated facing heads. Our equipment line can accommodate machining applications with turning capacities of up to 3,000 millimeters.
Machines
Horizontal Cnc Milling Machines With Integrated Facing Heads
Our best CNC machines for metal work include:
DS300/70C
DS300/70C
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GT350
GT350
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DS450/130C
DS450/130C
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DS600/200C
DS600/200C
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DS600/RAM
DS600/RAM
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DS900/300C
DS900/300C
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DS1200/450C
DS1200/450C
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DS1500/450C
DS1500/450C
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DS1800/460C
DS900/300C
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Centers
Which Horizontal Machining Center Is Right For You?
Horizontal milling machines set the standard for speed, accuracy and precision in large production runs. These machines feature spindles in a horizontal position, allowing for deeper and heavier cuts on a workpiece. Horizontal U-axis machines work well for oversized components because they have larger tables, allowing you to perform turning operations without needing to balance parts in a lathe’s chuck.
The horizontal setup allows chips to fall away safely and efficiently, helping to achieve a smooth, high-quality finish. The horizontal machining concept surrounds keeping a workpiece stationary while the machine’s tools perform complex computer numerical control (CNC) operations without changing fixtures. More importantly, horizontal mills offer variable speeds and the ability to work with an extensive cutting tool range.
At Trevisan Machine Tool, we offer a lineup of horizontal CNC machines for metal cutting to accommodate a comprehensive range of machining applications. Tell us part size, material, and volume. We’ll recommend the best fit.
Applications
CNC Horizontal Machining Center Uses And Applications
The dual-spindle design allows our horizontal milling machines to perform turning and milling operations in a single setup. Because of the horizontal configuration and multiple spindles, our equipment can machine more parts with higher-quality surfaces than most conventional production equipment. One of the most significant benefits of these machines is that they can turn components without rotating the actual workpiece, enabling faster production times while creating a much safer work environment.
Our Horizontal CNC Machining Centers can perform various production functions on the same machine, including:
Contouring
Turning
Boring
Milling
Facing
Back-facing
Tapping
Drilling
Contouring
Our advanced CNC machining centers utilize sophisticated programming to create complex geometric shapes and profiles during contouring operations. The horizontal configuration enables excellent chip evacuation during contour cutting while producing exceptional surface finishes. This capability is particularly valuable for aerospace components, medical device housings and precision automotive parts where complex geometries are essential.
Turning
Our machines keep the workpiece stationary while the cutting tool rotates around it. This functionality enhances safety, improves accuracy and can produce significantly larger parts than traditional lathes. The setup is ideal for valve bodies, industrial rollers and heavy equipment components with high concentricity.
Boring
The dual-spindle design delivers superior boring capabilities with high precision and repeatability. The horizontal configuration ensures consistent hole quality and chip evacuation during deep-boring operations. These capabilities are perfect for the precision boring of engine blocks, pump housings and larger industrial components requiring tight tolerances.
Milling
Robust spindles and rigid construction enable our machining centers to deliver powerful milling performance. They offer heavy cutting capabilities in tough materials while maintaining precise tolerances. The horizontal orientation allows better tool access and chip evacuation, resulting in superior surface finishes. These features make our machines ideal for milling complex aerospace components, dies and molds
Facing
Our integrated facing heads provide exceptional surface finish quality and flatness in facing operations. Our machines can handle large-diameter facing with remarkable stability, ensuring consistent results across the entire surface. This capability is especially valuable for flange manufacturing, valve body production and other applications requiring precise flat surfaces.
Back-facing
Our milling machines improve back-facing by achieving perfect alignment with front-faced surfaces. This capability reduces production times and improves efficiency by eliminating the need for multiple setups. The improved part quality and precise positioning benefit parts production for industries like oil and gas, heavy equipment, and power generation.
Tapping
Our machines’ rugged construction and precise control systems boost tapping efficiency and accuracy. Our equipment can perform tapping in multiple orientations with exceptional thread quality. The integrated facing head also allows you to perform single point threading, great for larger precise threads. This versatility is particularly valuable in industries requiring high-precision threaded components, such as aerospace, defense and industrial equipment manufacturing.
Drilling
CNC drilling involves using special cutting tools to create precision holes in a workpiece. This machining process’s primary objectives can range from enhancing aesthetics to producing holes for bolts and screws. Advanced CNC machining centers with high-speed drilling capabilities can seamlessly integrate drilling operations with many other tasks, offering a level of accuracy and precision that is difficult to match.
Why Invest in a Trevisan Horizontal Machining Center?
A machine’s technical specifications don’t tell the full story of its value. To measure an equipment’s long-term impact on your productivity, flexibility and bottom line, you must look at it as an investment that pays dividends long after your initial purchase.
That is exactly what Trevisan’s horizontal CNC machining centers excel at. Thanks to the lower total cost of ownership, optimized performance enabled by custom engineering and the ability to take on more profitable work, our machining centers deliver superior returns that strengthen your market position.
Here’s how that investment delivers a distinct competitive advantage:
Calculating Your Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
While other CNC machining centers may have a lower purchase price, our horizontal CNC milling machines bring great value by helping you reduce costs in other areas, such as:
- Incurring labor costs for multiple, complex setups
- Absorbing losses from production errors and scrapped parts
- Experiencing downtime due to unreliable components
- Requiring secondary machines for finishing operations
- Training employees on multiple pieces of equipment
- Consuming valuable floor space for multiple machines
Trevisan’s machining centers eliminate compounding long-term costs, providing a TCO far lower than any machine with a lower price tag. Our CNC machines consolidate the work of multiple machines into a single, highly efficient platform — from creating sophisticated shapes during contouring operations to producing complex holes during CNC drilling.
A Custom-Engineered Solution Beats a One-Size-Fits-All Machine
A generic machine is a compromise because it isn’t designed for optimal performance on your most critical parts. While adequate for low-value jobs, these machines lack the specialization required for high-precision work.
This is where our custom-engineered approach makes the difference. Our machines are fully optimized for your specific production needs, and by using a dedicated CNC horizontal milling machine, you ensure consistent performance and ROI for your high-value parts.
Unlock New Production Capabilities and Profitability
A Trevisan horizontal machining center opens new possibilities for your production line. With its advanced capabilities, such as handling larger workpieces, manufacturing high-complexity parts and winning zero-fail contracts, your facility is able to bid on and execute more profitable jobs.
With more profitable jobs, you move your operations into high-margin areas where only a few competitors can match your efficiency and precision. This powerful advantage turns your business into a full-service partner that both existing and future clients can trust for unmatched quality and reliability on their most important components.
Discover More With Trevisan Machine Tool
If you want to learn more about how our horizontal milling machines can benefit your operation, the experts at Trevisan Machine Tool can assist you. Since 1963, we have prided ourselves on building high-quality equipment to solve the most complex fabrication challenges. Contact us online today for additional information or to request a machine quote.