Designed for job shops and tool rooms the B3 Series bed mills are a must have machine for every shop. With fast simple setup and programming The B3 makes quick work out of everyday jobs. Whether you are making just one part or hundreds of parts you'll find the B3 bed mills are smooth cutting with great accuracy. In addition to the sturdy frame design the B3 bed mills are very easy to program and setup. Anyone can make profitable parts right away, CENTROID's conversational programming is powerful yet easy to master in a short time. Simple fill in the blank format uses machinist language to program drilling cycles, contours, pocketing with islands, DXF import, engraving letters numbers and logos and much more. The B3 series machines feature a tough cast iron design that is fully webbed for maximum vibration damping and rigidity. The wide saddle supports the X axis on square ways. Class 7 spindle bearings provide smooth cool running spindle with very low runout. The B3's make use of zero lash 1.25" precision ground double nut ballscrews. The B3EC is equipped with a rigid head. Hi Lo range 2 speed spindle provides torque for cutting hard to machine materials.