MFT 145 - Introduction to Mill Operations

 
Description
This course introduces the basic skills in the use of the milling machine, its parts and applications. Classroom and lab activities will include set up and operation of the vertical milling machine, accessories and attachments, speeds and feeds, cutting techniques, drilling and reaming. Students will mill parts to specifications using appropriate safety procedures.

1. Perform safe work techniques.
2. Identify parts, operations and applications of the mill.
3. Use “Machiner’s Handbook” and calculator to calculate speed and feed.
4. Develop process plan for milling parts.
5. Tram the head of the mill in setup and indicate mill vise.
6. Square part in a vise.
7. Edge, find and locate feature positions.
8. Perform face milling, slot milling, drilling, reaming, tapping and boring.
9. Select appropriate tool for given operation.

1. Shop safety
2. Job planning
3. Speeds and feeds
4. Tooling
5. Conventional and climb milling
6. Drilling, reaming, tapping, boring
7. Squaring materials
8. Rough milling
9. Finish milling
10. Face milling
11. Milling slots and steps

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