Jet 690156 Vertical Mill X-axis Powerfeed JVM-836-1

Product Description

The JET 690156 is a vertical knee mill supplied with an X-axis powerfeed unit already mounted and ready for commissioning. The JVM-836-1 configuration delivers a rigid, floor-standing milling platform suited to precision metalworking in job shops, tool rooms, and maintenance departments. The factory-installed X-axis powerfeed eliminates a common field retrofit, saving setup time and ensuring the drive mechanism is integrated before the machine leaves the factory. At 1,625 pounds, the unit ships as a substantial piece of capital equipment requiring proper rigging and a reinforced shop floor.

This mill is intended for professional metalworking environments where accurate knee-mill operations such as face milling, end milling, drilling, and boring are performed daily. The JVM-836-1 designation identifies the specific table and spindle configuration within the JET vertical mill line. It is suited to skilled machinists, toolmakers, and maintenance technicians working in industrial, manufacturing, or vocational settings who require a manual knee mill with powered table feed on the X-axis.

Key Features

• X-axis powerfeed factory-installed, eliminating post-delivery retrofit labor
• Vertical knee-mill design supports a wide range of milling, drilling, and boring operations
• Substantial cast-iron construction contributes to rigidity and vibration damping during cuts
• JVM-836-1 configuration identifies table size and spindle specification within the JET mill platform
• Ships as a single unit (each) with a minimum order quantity of one machine

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-configured vertical knee mill matching the JVM-836-1 specification; replacement tooling, collets, and accessories should be selected to match the spindle taper and table slot dimensions of the JVM-836-1 platform as specified in the machine documentation.

Installation Notes

Installation of a machine weighing 1,625 pounds requires certified rigging equipment, a forklift or overhead crane rated for the load, and a level, reinforced concrete floor capable of supporting the weight plus dynamic cutting loads. A licensed electrician should make all electrical connections in accordance with NEC requirements before the machine is powered on. Lock out and tag out all energy sources before performing any mechanical adjustments, tooling changes, or service on the powerfeed unit or spindle head.

Technical Specifications

• Weight: 1,625 pounds
• Configuration: Vertical Knee Mill with X-Axis Powerfeed Installed
• Model Designation: JVM-836-1
• Unit of Measure: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 1
• UPC: 662755516054

Standard Information

• Brand: JET
• Manufacturer Part Number: 690156