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This text was compiled on 10/08/2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS This textbook provides an introduction to the important area of manufacturing processes and explains the hows, whys, and whens of various machining operations, set-ups, and procedures. Throughout this text, you will learn how machine tools operate, and when to use one particular machine instead of another. It is organized for students who plan to enter the manufacturing technology field and for those who wish to develop the skills essential for advancement in this occupational cluster. INFOPAGE 1: MILLING MACHINES 1.1: MILLING MACHINES 1.2: UNIT 1: TRAMMING THE HEAD 1.3: UNIT 2: SPEEDS, FEEDS, AND TAPPING 1.4: UNIT 3: SINE BAR 1.5: UNIT 4: OFFSET BORING HEAD 2: LATHE MACHINES 2.1: CHAPTER 2: LATHE MACHINE 2.2: UNIT 2: SPEED AND FEED 2.3: UNIT 3: CHUCKS 2.4: UNIT 4: TURNING 2.5: UNIT 5: TAPPING 2.6: UNIT 6: LATHE THREADING 3: DRILL PRESSES 3.1: CHAPTER 3: DRILL PRESS 4: BANDSAWS 4.1: CHAPTER 4: BANDSAW 5: SURFACE GRINDERS 5.1: CHAPTER 5: SURFACE GRINDER 6: HEAT TREATING 6.1: CHAPTER 6: HEAT TREATING 6.2: UNIT 2: HARDNESS TESTING 7: LEAN MANUFACTURING 7.1: CHAPTER 7: LEAN MANUFACTURING 8: CNC 8.1: CHAPTER 8: CNC 8.2: UNIT 2: CNC MACHINE TOOL PROGRAMMABLE AXES AND POSITION DIMENSIONING SYSTEMS 8.3: UNIT 3: VERTICAL MILLING CENTER MACHINE MOTION 8.4: UNIT 4: CNC LANGUAGE AND STRUCTURE 8.5: UNIT 5: CNC OPERATION 8.6: UNIT 6: HAAS CONTROL 8.7: UNIT 7: MASTERCAM BACK MATTER INDEX GLOSSARY 1 10/8/2021 2 10/8/2021 CHAPTER OVERVIEW 1: MILLING MACHINES 1.1: MILLING MACHINES 1.2: UNIT 1: TRAMMING THE HEAD 1.3: UNIT 2: SPEEDS, FEEDS, AND TAPPING 1.4: UNIT 3: SINE BAR 1.5: UNIT 4: OFFSET BORING HEAD 1 10/8/2021 1.1: Milling Machines Description The milling machine is one of the most versatile machines in the shop. Usually they are used to mill flat surfaces, but they can also be used to machine irregular surfaces. Additionally, the milling machine can be used to drill, bore, cut gears, and produce slots into a workpiece. The milling machine uses a multi-toothed cutter to remove metal from moving stock. There is also a quill feed lever on the mill head to feed the spindle up and down. The bed can also be manually fed in the X, Y, and Z axes. Best practices are to adjust the Z axis first, then Y, then X. When an axis is properly positioned and is no longer to be fed, use the gib locks to lock it in place. It is common for milling machines to have a power feed on one or more axes. Normally, a forward/reverse lever and speed control knob is provided to control the power feed. A power feed can produce a better surface finish than manual feeding because it is smoother. On long cuts, a power feed can reduce operator fatigue. Safety The following procedures are suggested for the safe operation of a milling machine. 1. Have someone assist you when placing a heavy machine attachment like a rotary table, dividing head, or vise. 2. Always refer to speed and feed tables. 3. Always use cutting tools that are sharp and in good condition. 4. Seat the workpiece against parallel bars or the bottom of the vice using a soft hammer or mallet. Check that the work is firmly held and mounted squarely. 5. Remove the wrench after tightening the vice. 6. Most operations require a FORWARD spindle direction. There may be a few exceptions. 7. Make sure there is enough clearance for all moving parts before starting a cut. 8. Make sure to apply only the amount of feed that is necessary to form a clean chip. 9. Before a drill bit breaks through the backside of the material, ease up on the drilling pressure. 10. Evenly apply and and maintain cutting fluids to prevent morphing. 11. Withdraw drill bits frequently when drilling a deep hole. This helps to clear out the chips that may become trapped within the hole. 12. Do not reach near, over, or around a rotating cutter. 13. Do not attempt to clean the machine or part when the spindle is in motion. 14. Stop the machine before attempting to make adjustments or measurements. 15. Use caution when using compressed air to remove chips and shavings. They flying particle may injure you, or those around you. 16. Use a shield or guard for protection against chips. 17. Remove drill bits from the spindle before cleaning to prevent injury. 18. Clean drill bits using a small brush or compressed air. 19. Properly store arbors, milling cutters, collets, adapters, etc., after using them. They can be damaged if not properly stored. 20. Make sure the machine is turned off and clean before leaving the workspace. 1.1.1 9/10/2021 https://workforce.libretexts.org/@go/page/2268 1.2: Unit 1: Tramming the Head Objective After completing this unit, you should be able to: Describe how to tram the mill head. Explain how to indicate the vise. Explain the use of spring collets. Describe the difference between climb vs. conventional milling. Explain how to use an edge finder. Describe how to set the quick change gearbox correctly. Describe how to square the stock. Describe face milling. Describe advanced workholding. Tools For Tramming A dial indicator is a precision tool used to measure minute amounts of deflection between two surfaces. When tramming, a dial indicator attached to the chuck is used to determine the orientation of the mill head to the mill table. The same wrench used to tighten and loosen the quill can be used to adjust the various bolts on the mill head. Dial indicator used for tramming the head. Tramming the Mill Head Tramming ensures that the mill head is perpendicular to the mill table’s X and Y axis. This process ensures that cutting tools and the milling surfaces are perpendicular to the table. Proper tramming also prevents irregular patterns from forming when milling. A dial indicator attached to the spindle for precise mill head alignment. A vertical mill’s head is able to tilt from front to back and side to side. Occasionally these adjustments can drift. The mill head should be checked and adjusted periodically, ensuring that the spindle is perpendicular to the table. 1. Remove the vice from the milling table. 2. Attach a dial indicator to the spindle and offset the dial six inches from the spindle’s axis. Make sure the indicator probe is facing down. 1.2.1 10/1/2021 https://workforce.libretexts.org/@go/page/2269 3. Raise the mill table so that when it contacts the indicator, the indicator reads between 0.005 inches to 0.010 inches. This reading is called the preload. 4. Position the dial indicator so that it is visible, then set the bezel to zero. 5. Hand-turn the spindle while watching the indicator. 6. If the reading on the dial indicator stays at zero, the spindle is aligned. 7. If the reading is not zero, continue tramming the head as shown below.