Unique Hydraulic Static Bearing Design – The floating hydraulic bearing is designed with a heavy-duty roller bearing. This sits in a rigid one-piece base casting, providing the ideal combination of increased table load and precision machining.

Patented Octagon RAM Design – The unique structure of all Kent USA models provides excellent straightness with improved control of thermal expansion. This special Octagon RAM provides superior damping characteristics and improved rigidity when compared with the traditional square RAM design.

Massive Hydraulic Clamps Lock Crossrail – Each position is locked by 4 strong independent hydraulic cylinders in conjunction with large taper lock pins. This design provides both flexible and rigid crossrails that provide the machine’s versatile capacity, superior positioning and repeatability control.

Saddle Structure – The 15˚ slant bed design is used on both KVT-160 and KVT-200 models. This reduces overhang problems and provides increased machine rigidity.

Multi-Ribbed Column – The one-piece column made from Meehanite cast iron and a wide span ribbed box structure provides strong stability and rigidity. It dramatically decreases vibration, thermal expansion and deformation caused by cutting stress. The oversized box slideways are heat-treated to Rockwell 55˚ and stress relieved.

Work Table – High rigidity work table with 4 jaw manual chuck.

Gear Box – The high torque, 2-speed gearbox matches to a Fanuc spindle motor with a maximum torque of 17,163 ft-lbs, providing a cutting power to suit all types of material.