Introduction to Manual Milling Techniques
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Description
A four-day introduction to the basic concepts of manual milling processes. Explore and realise the progression from design to manufacture. This is a practical based course with hands-on activities using a vertical manual milling machine in an engineering workshop.
This course enables the candidate to gain an understanding of the principles employed in manual milling. It will enable the learner to understand the safety aspects of using a manual production machine used in the manufacturing industry.
The candidate will gain an understanding of the different tools and processes required to produce a component safely on a manual milling machine.
If you are looking for a more in-depth, accredited qualification in Manual Milling, please contact us to discuss the possibility of undertaking the unit - please note this will be agreed on an individual basis based on workshop availability.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to learn how to set up and operate a manual milling machine, no prior knowledge is required.
Book onto the Introduction to Manual Milling and Introduction to Manual Turning courses together, and receive a discounted price of £1600 (saving £100).
To claim the discount please email cpd@amrctraining.co.uk before booking, with your requirements and to receive further information.
Group bookings:
Claim a discount of £50 per person when booking a group.
To book get in touch at cpd@amrctraining.co.uk. Please note - A minimum of three people is required for a group booking.
Course content - Introduction to Manual Milling Techniques
- Health & safety in a manual machining cell
- Principles of tooling and cutting materials
- Mounting and setting of cutting tools
- Principles of using cutting fluids
- Introduction to the basic operations of a vertical manual miller
- Introduction to different work holding methods
- Setting and alignment of the machine head (Tramming)
- Setting of Various work holding devices
- First Stage machining Techniques
- Roughing and finishing Techniques
- Basic engineering drawing appreciation
- Various Workpiece referencing Techniques
- Climb and conventional milling principles
- Various milling operations to include
- Producing flat and parallel surfaces
- Square profiles
- Producing Steps/ Shoulders
- Producing Open & Closed Slots
- Producing Angular Profiles
- Machining of a component to include all the above
- Machining of a component to include all the above tools & techniques
