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MFG 341 - Vertical Mill Operation

Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Vertical mill operation is explained and reinforced with practical experience using vertical milling machines.
Competencies
  1. Introduction
    1. Identify common shop hazards
    2. Shop Safety
  2. Operate a vertical mill
    1. Perform daily maintenance requirements
    2. Setup the following accessories, vice, strap clamps
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of how to prepare for machining Perform common operating procedures, square work
    1. Determine how metal cutting affects the surface structures of metals
    2. Calculate correct cutting speeds for various machine tools and grinders
    3. Determine correct feeds for various machining operations
    4. List six different cuttings tools materials and compare some of their machining proper
  4. Orient spindle over a specific location
    1. Use edge finder
    2. Practice using a center finder
    3. Utilize test indicator
  5. Identify commonly used cutting tools- fly cutter, end mill, insert cutter, form cutters
  6. Operate a horizontal mill
    1. Perform daily maintenance requirements
    2. Setup the following accessories- vise, strap clamps 
  7. Maintain all tooling and equipment ( student or school property) in accordance with each individual manufacture



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