Should You Choose a Horizontal or Vertical Machining ...
Jul 04, 2014· Like so many things, the answer to these questions is complex. Let''s start by taking a look at how each one is laid out. In the diagram above, we can see the axis layout for a VMC (Vertical Machining Center or Vertical Mill) on the left, and the layout for an HMC (you guessed it: Horizontal Machining Center) on the right.