M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill
Mounting Mill on Shop
Floor
Although not required, it is recommend that you mount your new mill to the floor. Because this is an optional step and floor materials may vary, floor mounting hardware is not included. Generally, you can either bolt your machine to the floor or mount it on machine mounts. Both options are described below. Whichever option you choose, it will be necessary to use a precision level to level your mill (see Figures
Bolting to Concrete Floors
Lag shield anchors with lag bolts and anchor studs are two predominate methods for anchoring an object to a concrete floor. We suggest you research the many options and methods for mounting your mill and choose the best that fits your specific application.
Figure 6. Typical lag shield anchor and lag
bolt.
Using Machine Mounts
Using machine mounts gives the advantage of fast leveling and vibration reduction. The large size of the foot pads distributes the weight of the machine to reduce strain on the floor.
NOTICE
Anchor studs, as shown in Figure 7, are stronger and more permanent alternatives to lag shield anchors; however, they will stick out of the floor, which may cause a tripping hazard if you decide to move your
machine at a later point.
Figure 7. Typical anchor stud.
