Machining Sector: Technology Reloaded

The industrial equipment sector has taken large strides with the sophistication of automated systems. High end technology has assisted in making the manufacturing, and supply of industrial equipment much easier, especially as it pertains to computerized controls. Across the globe, the manner in which technology has influenced and aided industrial operations is incredibly innovative. It is an obvious priority for manufacturers of large machinery and equipment to automate certain aspects of their operations.

Fermat Machinery is a manufacturer of heavy equipment that believes in introducing and implementing technological advancements within its product line with the intent to strengthen the abilities of their end users. The series of products in the company’s specialized product line includes various types of Horizontal Boring Mills. These CNC-controlled machines are designed with features that are manufactured to the exact specifications of the customer. Accessories provided to augment and equilibrate the machine boost its performance, and adds value for the end user. Fermat has personnel on hand with in-depth expertise in the production of horizontal borers for use in Oil & Gas, Engineering, Aeronautic, Mining, Defense, Railways, Marine and many other sectors. Whether or not the horizontal milling machines are used as primary equipment for stand-alone units, multi-purpose applications or integrated manufacturing, the company aims to simplify every process through cohesive operational processes. Fermat boring, milling, and grinding machines simplify the users’ experience when developing products within their field of expertise.

Optimizing operative cycle times without compromising quality is a core value of a company that manufactures horizontal milling and boring machines designed to perfection. Fermat machinery’s design, manufacturing process, installation, and technical support  for their boring, grinding and milling machines are customizable and extremely user friendly, which enhances the productivity and value of the machines for their customers. Fermat appreciates the needs of every client, and offering custom solutions equipped with the latest technological advances for each and every project is imperative for the organization to succeed.

Machines manufactured in Czech Republic and available across the globe. The company has expanded its presence over other parts of Europe, Canada, The United States, China, India and Russia, over the last few decades. Fermat boring machines are produced in both Floor Type and Table Type that include WFT 13, WFT 10, WFT CNC 13, WFT Mills, WFT 11 as well as other models that offer the most accurate diameter measurements of boring holes. The rugged operations are main contributors to the machines’ exceptional performance levels. The expert computerized designs of each machine ensure ideal and real-time speed, control, depth, feed and cutting angles, thereby preventing machine downtime. Fermat ensures optimum functionality and unsurpassed quality levels through the use of cutting edge technology for every customer.

Fermat’s long history and experience in the field of machine manufacturing, guarantees customer satisfaction and limitless innovation possibilities through its products and applications.

FERMAT Floor type Horizontal Boring Machine, WRF 150 CNC-Deep Hole Drill...

Advancements in Boring Mill Technology

Fabricating and finishing of solid materials such as metals, wood or plastic to specific shapes and measurements have been made easy with the employment of boring mills. The key purpose of boring machines is to augment the size of an already existing hole. Boring mills are offered in two types – Horizontal and Vertical Boring Mills, which are manufactured in varying sizes and can be utilized for a variety of boring and milling operations. The boring size of components for devices also vary, along with power and other specifications.

 In boring machines of the modern times, the work piece is free to move or rotate unlike in a drilling machine. Moreover, the borer can move along the work piece depending on the feed rate. The rotary table, with its 360 degree motion, simplifies the movement of the work piece and helps in completing a particular machine operation in a relatively lesser time. Boring machines are equipped with CNC units programmed for automated functions. All functions can be monitored through the operator platform provided with the machine, and some of the altering operations require manual interference.

Boring machines were introduced mainly to operate easily and quickly on hard-to-bore solid objects. Over many decades, multiple tasks such as boring, milling, drilling and threading operations have gained a new perspective with technological sophistication. The boring machines penetrate through solid objects to either create a hole or increase its size according to the functional requirements. In case of engineering heavy materials, boring machines occupy an important place with their multifunctional ability.

The ancient idea of setting a position prior to running the boring machines resulted in the creation of horizontal and vertical machines. Today, although the technology has advanced through innovative ideas, the research and development by design engineers continues. This is paving ways to producing more advanced digitally automated machines, which remarkably simplify a number of small-scale as well as large machining functions.

Fermat Machinery has specialized in manufacturing Horizontal Boring Machines for several decades. During the last few years, horizontal borers have gained more prominence for their versatility and ease of use. Numerous industries have deployed Fermat horizontal boring mills in their sectors to produce high-end products with exact dimensions and perfect surface finish. Fermat has broadened the industrial applicability of its machines with its profound engineering and mechanical expertise. With the constant adaptation of advancing technologies, Fermat has enhanced the capacity and operational efficiency of horizontal boring machines and widened its functional capabilities to a large extent.

Optimizing operative cycle times without compromising quality is a core value of a company that manufactures horizontal milling and boring machines designed to perfection. Fermat machinery’s design, manufacturing process, installation, and technical support for their boring, grinding and milling machines are customizable and extremely user friendly, which enhances the productivity and value of the machines for their customers. Fermat appreciates the needs of every client, and offering custom solutions equipped with the latest technological advances for each and every project is imperative for the organization to succeed.


 Machines manufactured in Czech Republic and available across the globe. The company has expanded its presence over other parts of Europe, Canada, The United States, China, India and Russia, over the last few decades. Fermat boring machines are produced in both Floor Type and Table Type that include WFT 13, WFT 10, WFT CNC 13, WFT Mills, WFT 11 as well as other models that offer the most accurate diameter measurements of boring holes. The rugged operations are main contributors to the machines’ exceptional performance levels. The expert computerized designs of each machine ensure ideal and real-time speed, control, depth, feed and cutting angles, thereby preventing machine downtime.


Fermat ensures optimum functionality and unsurpassed quality levels through the use of cutting edge technology for every customer. Fermat’s long history and experience in the field of machine manufacturing, guarantees customer satisfaction and limitless innovation possibilities through its products and applications.

FERMAT universal milling machine FGU RT CNC- Automatic Pallet Change.

FERMAT Universal Milling Machine FGU RT CNC- Heidenhain tool touch probe...

FERMAT Floor type Horizontal Boring Machine WRF 160 Heavy CNC- Drilling ...

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FERMAT Machinery is a frontrunner in the field of manufacturing world class Horizontal Boring Mills offered in Table Type and Floor Type. The company has deployed newest technology in the manufacturing process of this range of machines, which represent its commitment in adopting the latest mechanical concepts available in the market today. Horizontal borers from FERMAT come with exceptional configurations that substantially increase the performance of the machines. Fulfilling the precise requirements of its customers has been FERMAT’s forte as always. WFT CNC 13 comes with optional components Automatic Tool Changer (ATC), Automatic Pallet Changer System (APC) and a variety of Automatic and Milling Heads.

The borers come with high axial forces, accurately designed table and powerful headstock. In the entire range of boring mills, the Table Type boring machine is a universal boring and milling machine featuring high-tech design and is capable of handling heavy work pieces and perfect processing that improve machine’s operational efficiency and quality.

Control Systems – Three types of numeric control systems – Siemens 840D, Fanuc 31i and Heidenhain iTNC 530 can be used with the WFC 13 CNC machines. The CNC systems are simple to operate and have in them very useful functions that are user-friendly.

Machine Parameters – Table Type

Axes – WFT 13 comes with one rotary axis and four linear axes (X, Y, Z, W and B) that travel on a precise trail.

A servo rotary table is provided enables for constant contouring rotation of the B axis, along with the movement of X, Y, Z or W axes.
In the metal cutting process, the Z axis movement column is in use, and the work-pieces are perfectly clamped over the rotary table travelling along the X axis.
The 80 mm diameter ball screw on the Y axis, along with a powerful headstock and rigid column make the machine a rugged build. The Heidenhain linear scales, non-clip-stick rotary table and a standard spindle thermal monitoring system embedded with the machine ensure high accuracy levels.

Machine Design - Modular design of the machine allows customers to configure the system as per their requirements.

X-axis travel from 1,500 to 5,000 mm
Y-axis travel from 1,700 mm to 3, 500 mm
Z-axis travel 1,200 mm, or 1,700 mm for Y-axis from 1,700 mm to 2,500 mm
Z-axis travel 1,500 mm or 2,000 mm for Y-axis 3,000 mm and 3,500 mm

CNC rotary table is offered in three dimensions
1,600 x 1,800 mm
1,800 x 2,200 mm with maximum table load 15 tons
2,000 x 2,400 mm with maximum table load 20 tons
WF 13 CNC – Floor Type 

The Floor Type horizontal boring machine, WF 13 CNC is a basic machine with standard configurations designed for high degree of coordinated boring, milling, cutting and drilling of threads in large sized heavy work-pieces weighing up to 20,000 kgs. This model is best suited for heavy duty use with metals like iron, steel and cast steel.

Depending on the customer’s machining requirement, WF 13 is designed, customized and developed with Floor Plates/Rotary Tables. For added advantage and improved performance, a wide range of accessories are provided with the machine, thus permitting wider versatility. The model comes with movable spindle ranging up to 130 mm diameter. The smartly designed WF 13 matches customer demands ideally.

Machine Parameters & Design - Floor Type

X-axis (column travel) from 2,300 mm to 7,800 mm - possibility to extend 500 mm or 1000 mm
Y-axis (headstock vertical travel) 1,700, 2,000 and 2,500 mm
W-axis (spindle travel) 730 mm

An additional CNC rotary table is offered in three dimensions

1 600 x 1 800 mm with maximum table load 15 tons
1 800 x 2 200 mm with maximum table load 15 tons
2 000 x 2 400 mm with maximum table load 20 tons
The V-axis (table travel) is offered from 1 500 to 6 200 mm