805-01 Vertical Milling Machine

When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify the basic control systems and machining methods used on a vertical milling machine and explain the basic operations necessary to manufacture replacement or repair parts used in various types of equipment.

• Identify the function of the vertical milling machine’s operational controls
• Explain how workpieces and cutting tools may be precision located through coordinate measuring
• Explain how to square a workpiece on a vertical milling machine
• Describe the use of the holding and clamping tools
• Explain how to determine suitable speeds and feeds for various:
  • Cutting tools
  • Operations
  • Workpiece materials
• Describe the use of each of the following cutting tools:
  • End mills
  • Woodruff cutters
  • Fly cutters
  • Precision boring heads
  • Counter-bores, spot facers, and chamfering tools
• Describe a method for cutting key seats and keyways
• Identify other machining processes possible on a vertical milling machine