In daily production, a Machine Tool Worktable Casting is expected to do more than simply support a workpiece. It has to keep the setup stable, absorb part of the vibration created during cutting, and offer reliable reference faces for mounting other parts. That is why the body is often designed with internal ribs and a reasonably thick wall section instead of a thin open frame. Gray iron grades such as HT250 or HT300 are common because they machine well and help damp vibration. When the load is higher or impact is more obvious, cast steel can also be selected. After casting, the top face, side faces, slots, and locating holes may be rough-machined or finish-machined according to the required accuracy. For non-standard jobs, hole spacing, slot quantity, and overall size are normally adjusted from the customer drawing rather than taken from a fixed catalogue.
Components
• Main cast body with reinforcing ribs to improve stiffness.
• Working face or mounting plane for fixture installation.
• T-slots, threaded holes, or locating holes based on the drawing.
• Side reference faces used for alignment during assembly.
• Optional machined pads for guide elements or accessory brackets.
Product Parameters
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Item |
Reference information |
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Typical material |
HT250 / HT300 gray iron; cast steel available for heavier duty |
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Usual size range |
Approx. 800-4000 mm long, 400-2000 mm wide, custom sizes supported |
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Machining allowance |
Usually 3-8 mm depending on wall thickness and finishing requirement |
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Machined surface finish |
Commonly Ra 3.2-Ra 6.3 on functional faces |
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Heat treatment |
Natural aging or stress-relief treatment can be arranged |
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Delivery form |
As-cast only, rough-machined, or finish-machined |
Main Applications
Milling and boring equipment, where the table carries fixtures and keeps the work area stable under cutting force.
Custom machine projects that need a Machine Tool Worktable Casting with special slot layout, non-standard width, or extra mounting points.
Equipment rebuilding, especially when an old table is worn but the surrounding machine structure can still be used.
Assembly and inspection stations that require a rigid cast base with machined contact surfaces.
FAQ
Q: Which material is chosen most often?
A: For many machine-tool jobs, HT250 or HT300 is the regular choice because it balances rigidity, vibration damping, and machining performance.
Q: Can a Machine Tool Worktable Casting be made strictly to our drawing?
A: Yes. We can follow the supplied drawing for outside dimensions, slots, holes, machining areas, and other practical details.
Q: What information is useful before quotation?
A: A 2D drawing or 3D file, material request, quantity, machining requirement, and target accuracy will make the quotation clearer and faster.
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