Introduction to Milling
This course explores the foundational principles behind manual milling. It equips learners with a comprehensive understanding of the safety protocols associated manual production machines within the manufacturing industry.
Is this course for you?
- Do you have no experience using milling machines?
- Want to refresh your skills and knowledge in this area?
- Want to broaden your overall engineering skills?
If you have answered 'yes' to any of these questions, this course is for you.
Course Content
The course covers the following topics:
- Milling safety
- Machine controls and operation
- Types of Milling cutters
- Basic material types Speed and feed calculations
- Tool setting
- Workpiece setting ( machine vice, table, angle plate)
- Working from datums
- Blocking up
- Producing steps and slots
- Drilling holes
- Drilling to depth
- Centre drills
- Reaming
- Producing threads tap and die method
- Milling angles
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course the learner will:
- Be able to operate a Milling machine safely
- Understand how to set up the machine correctly
- Produce accurate work from technical drawings
- Machine external and internal features
- Use a variety of work holding methods
Who is this course for?
- Maintenance Engineer
- Machine Operative
- Machinist
- Tool maker
