Equipment & Projects

Equipment & Projects

At Progress Machine Ltd., we take pride in our advanced equipment and the high-quality projects we've completed over the years. Our facility is equipped with cutting-edge machinery capable of handling complex and large-scale tasks across multiple industries — from mining and heavy machining to CNC manufacturing and veneer product fabrication.

We specialize in repairing and rebuilding cone crusher components, performing high-precision 5-axis machining, and delivering custom metalwork solutions using our Okuma B400W CNC machine, vertical lathe (up to 16 tons and 100 inches in diameter), and horizontal boring mill. These powerful machines allow us to maintain tight tolerances and ensure unmatched durability and performance.

Over the years, we’ve successfully completed a wide range of projects for clients across Canada and beyond. Each project reflects our commitment to precision, reliability, and client satisfaction. Whether it’s restoring critical equipment for the mining industry or fabricating detailed components from scratch, our team delivers with excellence.

Explore this page to see the machines that power our work and real examples of how we’ve used them to bring value to our customers.

Our Equipment & Projects Overview

Check out the machines we use and the projects we've completed with them.

CNC Milling

CNC Milling

Our advanced CNC milling capabilities allow for the precise and efficient machining of complex parts across a wide range of materials and industries. Equipped with state-of-the-art vertical and horizontal machining centers, we ensure exceptional accuracy, repeatability, and surface finish quality for both small and large components.

Machine Specifications:

  • X-Axis Travel: 40 inches – Ideal for wide parts and assemblies
  • Y-Axis Travel: 20 inches – Enables multi-surface and contour milling
  • Z-Axis Travel: 28 inches – Supports deep cavity milling and vertical part processing

These generous travel dimensions support medium-to-large part sizes, making our CNC milling solutions perfect for applications in aerospace, automotive, medical, energy, and general manufacturing.

Key Features:

  • High-speed spindle options for superior material removal rates
  • Precision ball screws and rigid machine construction for tight tolerances
  • Multi-axis milling capabilities (including 3- to 5-axis systems upon request)
  • CAD/CAM integration for complex geometry and custom prototyping
  • Consistent quality assurance and real-time process monitoring

Whether you need one-off prototypes or high-volume production runs, our CNC milling services offer the accuracy, flexibility, and efficiency to meet the most demanding manufacturing challenges.

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Horizontal Boring Capabilities

Horizontal Boring Capabilities

Our horizontal boring services are tailored for the precise machining of large and heavy workpieces that require tight tolerances and smooth surface finishes. With generous travel capacities and high-performance equipment, we can accommodate a wide range of industrial components with complex geometries.

Machining Envelope:

  • Width (X-Axis): 60 inches
  • Length (Y-Axis/Table Travel): 100 inches
  • Height (Z-Axis/Vertical Travel): 60 inches

These dimensions allow for the accurate machining of large-scale components used in industries such as aerospace, energy, heavy equipment, and industrial manufacturing.

Key Features:

  • Rigid horizontal boring mills with high load-bearing capacity
  • Precision spindle alignment for deep and accurate boring operations
  • Multi-face machining without repositioning, improving accuracy and efficiency
  • Capable of roughing and finishing large castings, weldments, and fabricated parts
  • Ideal for machining bores, pockets, holes, and surface faces on massive parts

Our horizontal boring capabilities ensure maximum precision, even for oversized parts. Whether it's for one-off custom projects or repetitive production, we deliver consistent results with high dimensional integrity.

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Okuma Multus B400W

Okuma Multus B400W

The Okuma Multus B400W is a powerful, multi-functional CNC mill-turn machine engineered for high-precision, complex machining tasks. Designed to handle both turning and milling operations in a single setup, this advanced machine significantly reduces production time while improving part accuracy and workflow efficiency.

Key Features and Specifications:

  • CNC Mill-Turn Capabilities: Combine milling and turning operations for unmatched flexibility and productivity.
  • Z-Axis Travel: 60 inches between centers – ideal for long and complex workpieces.
  • X-Axis Travel: Up to 27 inches, supporting a maximum turning diameter of 27″, enabling large-part machining with precision.
  • Y-Axis Travel: 9 inches for off-center milling, drilling, and tapping operations.
  • B-Axis Indexing: 225° of rotation, allowing for 5-axis contouring and complex angle machining.
  • C-Axis Spindle Rotation: Provides full contouring capabilities and precise angular positioning for advanced part geometries.
  • W-Axis Sub-Spindle: Enhances multi-tasking with full second-end machining, part handoff, and synchronous operations.

Applications:

Ideal for industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical device manufacturing, and energy, the Okuma Multus B400W supports complex part production in fewer setups, minimizing handling and cycle times. Its robust structure and thermal stability make it suitable for tight-tolerance, high-volume manufacturing.

Benefits:

  • Multi-tasking reduces setup time and increases throughput
  • Full 5-axis capability with simultaneous machining options
  • High-speed spindle options for both main and sub-spindles
  • Exceptional surface finish and accuracy on complex components
  • Designed for integration with automation and tool monitoring systems

Whether you’re machining intricate prototypes or high-volume production parts, the Okuma Multus B400W delivers the performance, precision, and reliability required in modern manufacturing environments.

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Vertical Boring Capabilities

Vertical Boring Capabilities

Our vertical boring services are designed to handle extremely large and heavy workpieces with exceptional accuracy. With industry-leading capacity and advanced vertical turning and boring machines, we deliver precise machining solutions for parts that demand both size and precision.

Machine Capacity:

  • Maximum Swing Diameter: 100 inches
  • Maximum Height: 63 inches
  • Maximum Workpiece Weight: Up to 16 tons

These specifications make our vertical boring operations ideal for machining large-diameter components such as flanges, pressure vessels, gear housings, turbines, and other critical parts used in aerospace, power generation, marine, oil & gas, and heavy equipment industries.

Key Features:

  • Heavy-duty vertical boring mills with high structural rigidity
  • Capable of roughing and finishing large and heavy cylindrical parts
  • Excellent concentricity and flatness for tight-tolerance requirements
  • Vertical orientation allows easy loading and precise handling of massive workpieces
  • Integrated with digital controls and tool monitoring systems for consistent results

Whether you're producing new components or refurbishing existing ones, our vertical boring capabilities provide the reliability and precision needed for your large-scale machining projects.

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