Machining centres by joining fast drilling and routing features increases maximum flexibility in a manufacturer's capacity to work. There are different types of machining centres available in the market. Horizontal machining centre is one of 'it's type. Some of the features of horizontal machining centres are fixed column and moving table, provides full power from speed as low as 375 rpm, high speed operation, has ability to 'hit' several sides at once and many more.
These machines are well suited for machining iron, steel etc. Horizontals can cut lead times and lower production costs on certain types of batch work and thus help in increasing the productivity these machines have major applications in, gearboxes, auto components, machined cast parts, transmission components and other such parts.