Skills

In this unit, you will work on the following skills:

➔Setting Zero on the Z-Axis

  • Touching Off with a Rotating Tool
  • Using the Paper Method
  • Setting Axial Depth of Cut

➔Face Milling

  • Using an Indexable Endmill
  • Choosing and Using Parallels

➔Side Milling

  • Using a Solid-Body Four-Flute Endmill
  • Radial vs Axial Engagement
  • Conventional Milling vs Climb Milling

Content

Use these resources to learn the principles and procedures:

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Setting Zero on the Z-Axis

Face Milling

Side Milling

Project: Mill Steps 1

After completing the above, you will be ready to start on this project:

  1. 🔎︎Read: Blueprint
  2. ✎Write: Order of Operations
  3. ✦Make: Schedule Machine Time
  4. ✔Measure: First Article Inspection