Milling Machines & Milling Operations-Second Edition: The Fundamentals of Conventional and CNC Milling

Second Edition Contents:

1) Milling Machines and Operations (Précis)
Key learning objectives: Cutting mechanics, Types of Milling Operations, Types of Milling Machines, Basic methods of controlling cutting temperature, Work-holding mechanisms, Operating your first milling machine



2a) Introduction to CNC Milling Technology (Lecture)
Key learning objectives: CNC Technology, Coordinate system definition with reference to machine or work part, Advantages Of CNC Machines When Compared To Conventional Machines, Advantages of CNC Machining: High Accuracy and Repeatability, Production Times, Safety, Conversational/CAM Programming, G Codes, M Codes, Operating your CNC mill, CNC Mill Installation Instructions


2b) Standard Operating Procedures for Manual Milling Machines (Lecture)
Key learning objectives: Safety Rules, Squaring the Vise, Setting Spindle Speed & High/Low Gearing, Using an Edge Finder, Using the Digital Read Outs, Cutting Fluids and their applications, Cutting Tool Holders, Removing and Installing Cutting Tools, Drilling and use of drill chucks, Calculating Speeds and Feeds, Using a vise for clamping parts

3) Measuring and Gauging (Instructional)
Key learning objectives: APPLIED/INDUSTRIAL METROLOGY, THE VERNIER PRINCIPLE, MICROMETERS, HEIGHT GAUGES, DIAL TEST INDICATORS, BEVEL PROTRACTORS AND ANGLE MEASUREMENT


4) Optimizing Milling Operations (Article)
■ Chip-Breaking Predictive Model for Three-Dimensional Grooved Inserts
■ Experiment-based Predictive Model of Chip-Breaking Limit
■ Static Stiffness Analysis of High-Frequency Milling Spindle
■ Analysis of Milling Machine chatter vibration reduction
■ Cutting Strategies for Casting Die Manufacturing on CNC Milling Machine
■ Using Pulsed jet minimum quantity lubrication system in machining
■ Virtual training environment for a 3-axis CNC Milling machine
■ Micro CNC Machines Assembly Guide

Appendix A
Speeds and Feeds

Appendix B
Milling Formulas

Appendix C
Sample Chip-Breaking Charts of Three-dimensional Grooved Inserts

Appendix D
Cutting by Milling − Course: Techniques for Machining of Material. Instruction Examples for Practical Vocational Training

Appendix E
Milling Machine Glossary