CHESTER Cobra Mill, Instruction Manual

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Guide To Milling
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Types of Milling Machine
2.1 Horizontal Milling Machine
2.2 Vertical Milling Machine
3. Cutting Tools
3.1 Cutting Tools for Horizontal
Milling Machine
3.2 Cutting Tools for Vertical
Milling Machine
4.
Industrial Applications
5. Milling Processes
5.1 Spindle Speed
5.2 Feed Rate
5.3 Depth of Cut
5.4 Direction of Cutter Rotation
6. Typical Milling Operations
6.1 Plain Milling
6.2 End Milling
6.3 Gang Milling
6.4 Straddle Milling
7.
Milling Set Up
7.1 Vice Alignment
7.2 Work Holding Method
8.
Safety
1. Introduction
Milling machine is one of the most versatile conventional machine tools with a wide range of metal
cutting capability. Many complicated operations such as indexing, gang milling, and straddle milling etc.
can be carried out on a milling machine.
This training module is intended to give you a good appreciation on the type of milling machines and
the various types of milling processes. Emphasis is placed on its industrial applications, operations, and
the selection of appropriate cutting tools.
On completion of this module, you will
acquire some of these techniques from the
training exercises as illustrated in figure 1.
However, to gain maximum benefit, you
are strongly advised to make yourself
familiar with the following notes before
undertaking the training activities, and to
have a good interaction between yourself
and the staff in charge of your training.
Assessment of your training will be based
on a combination of your skill and attitude
in getting the work done.
Figure 1. Milling Products