Jet 690072 Vertical Mill 3-axis Dro X-axis Power Feed

Product Description

The JET 690072 is a full-featured vertical knee mill configured with a 3-axis quill digital readout (DRO) and an X-axis table power feed, making it a capable production and toolroom machine for professional machinists and machine shops. The integrated DRO system provides real-time position feedback on all three axes, reducing setup time and improving repeatability on precision work. At 2,100 pounds, this is a heavy-duty floor-standing unit built for rigorous daily use in industrial and vocational environments. It is sold as a complete, ready-to-use mill configuration rather than a bare-machine purchase.

This mill is suited for job shops, toolrooms, maintenance departments, and vocational training facilities that require a conventional knee-style vertical mill with enhanced positioning capability. The 3-axis DRO paired with the X-axis power feed reduces operator fatigue during long table traversal cuts and improves consistency on repeat parts. Typical applications include milling, drilling, boring, and slotting operations on ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Licensed machinists and skilled trades operators are the primary installers and operators of this equipment.

Key Features

• 3-axis quill DRO provides real-time position readout on X, Y, and Z axes
• X-axis table power feed reduces operator fatigue on long longitudinal cuts
• Knee-style vertical mill configuration supports a wide range of milling, drilling, and boring operations
• Substantial 2,100-pound machine mass contributes to rigidity and vibration damping during cutting
• Sold as a complete configured unit with DRO and power feed pre-installed

Compatibility

Designed as a configured variant of the JET JTM-2 vertical knee mill platform. Specific tooling and accessory compatibility should be verified against the JTM-2 spindle taper and table dimensions prior to purchase.

Installation Notes

Installation and commissioning of a machine tool of this class should be performed by qualified millwrights or mechanical tradespeople familiar with heavy equipment rigging and leveling. The machine must be set on a level, reinforced concrete floor capable of supporting its 2,100-pound operating weight, and anchor bolting should follow the manufacturer's installation manual. Electrical connections must be made by a licensed electrician in accordance with NEC requirements for the specified voltage and phase configuration. Always disconnect and lock out all power sources before performing any maintenance, tooling changes, or adjustments to the machine.

Technical Specifications

• Weight: 2,100 pounds
• DRO Axes: 3-axis quill digital readout
• Power Feed: X-axis table power feed
• Unit of Measure: Each
• UPC: 662755976742

Standard Information

• Brand: JET
• Manufacturer Part Number: 690072