The Milling Machine Types Parts Cutters Arbors Health

The Milling Machine • • Types Parts Cutters Arbors Health and safety issues BS 4163 COSHH recommendations © Ideas In 2 Action 2007

Types of milling machine 1 • VERTICAL MILLING © Ideas In 2 Action 2007

Types of milling machine 2 HORIZONTAL MILLING © Ideas In 2 Action 2007

Types of milling machine 3 • UNIVERSAL MILLING © Ideas In 2 Action 2007

Different arbors • Horizontal arbor • Collet chuck arbor • Stub arbor © Ideas In 2 Action 2007

Different milling cutters © Ideas In 2 Action 2007

Cutting speeds • There is no correct cutting speed for any particular material. • When deciding on cutting speeds there are many variables to take into account. • Peripheral speeds are generally determined by the harder the material the slower the speed • There are many variables- • Age and condition of machine • The material to be machined • The material of the cutter • Degree of finish required • Skill of the operator • Whether coolant is used © Ideas In 2 Action 2007

securing work to the bed • Machine vice • Angle plates • • Dividing head • ‘T’–bolt clamps and bars © Ideas In 2 Action 2007

BSI & COSHH REFERENCES • BSI 4163 2000 Page 30 • COSHH (cleaps) -1. 029 cutting oils -1. 032 metal-working machines • Machinery regulations 1992 • The provision and use of work equipment 1998 • BS EN 60204 -1 © Ideas In 2 Action 2007